| Soccer Showdown: U.S. Women's Stunning 1999 World Cup Win Contributor(s): Terrell, Brandon (Author), Garcia, Eduardo (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1543542204 ISBN-13: 9781543542202 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $29.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation - Juvenile Nonfiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - History - Juvenile Nonfiction | Girls & Women |
| Dewey: 796.334 |
| LCCN: 2018029924 |
| Lexile Measure: 690 |
| Series: Greatest Sports Moments |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.1" W x 9.1" (0.52 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 500265 Reading Level: 3.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: As Brandi Chastain set the ball down to take her final kick, millions of soccer fans held their breath. At the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup final, the United States and China had played to a 0-0 tie in overtime. With the penalty kick shoot-out tied at 4-4, Chastain's last kick sailed into China's goal and the crowd erupted with joy. Chastain's game-winning goal is one of the greatest moments in sports history. Readers will get an up-close look at the 1999 U.S. Women's Soccer team and their thrilling victory at the World Cup championship. |
Contributor Bio(s): Terrell, Brandon: - Brandon Terrell is the author of numerous children's books, including six volumes in the Tony Hawk's 900 Revolution series and several Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels.Garcia, Eduardo: - Working out of Mexico City, passionate comic book fan and artist Eduardo Garcia has lent his talented illustration abilities to such varied projects as the Spider-Man Family, Flash Gordon, and Speed Racer. He's currently working on a series of illustrations for an educational publisher while his wife and children look over his shoulder! |