Ultimate Soccer Encyclopedia for Kids: 172 Questions and Answers for Young Soccer Fans

Why can't you touch the ball? Why do they call it a hat trick? Why does the whole world stop for the World Cup?

The Ultimate Soccer Encyclopedia for Kids answers 172 of the questions young soccer fans ask most - in short, clear explanations paired with a friendly illustrated guide on every page. No need to read start to finish: flip to any page, find a question, get a straight answer.

Inside, kids will discover:

• The basics, rules, and positions that make the game work
• Skills and techniques real players use, from headers to bicycle kicks
• Where soccer came from and how it conquered the world
• The World Cup, big tournaments, and the legends who defined them
• Fun facts, records, and trivia to win any playground debate
• A final chapter on sportsmanship, fair play, and being a good teammate - because loving the game and respecting the people you play with go hand in hand

Perfect for curious kids ages 6-12, reluctant readers, soccer-obsessed grandkids, and anyone who's ever wondered why the beautiful game is played the way it is.