World Team (Single Titles) - Hardcover

Vyner, Tim

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0761314970 ISBN 13: 9780761314974

Publisher: Roaring Brook Press, 2002

Synopsis

"One big round world, one small round ball. Right now, more children than you can possibly imagine are playing soccer." In England, it's 1:00 P.M. and Joe is practicing outside his school. In New York City, it's 8:00 A.M. and Lucy dribbles the ball in and out of the shadows. From India to Brazil, from Italy to South Africa, kids are kicking balls aruond on fields, beaches, and streets. This handsome book takes readers on a journey around the globe and through the world's time zones, creating a team of children who share the samedream: glory in the world's most popular game.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

All over the world, millions of children enjoy the game of soccer. From Rio de Janeiro to Calcutta, Beirut to Barcelona, they are united by their love of ?the beautiful game?. Journey around the globe to see different soccer fans all dreaming of world cup glory before finally uniting in the ultimate world team. In this joyful celebration of soccer, Tim Vyner?s vibrant picture book neatly encompasses geography and time zones in the appealing framework of the world?s most popular game.

About the Author:

Tim Vyner lives in England.

About this edition

• Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0761314970
• ISBN 13: 9780761314974
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Vyner Tim