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Uncover everything you never knew about the beautiful game in this full color, illustrated soccer compendium-from the science of a perfect backspin to soccer heroes who changed the sport forever.

Colorful illustrations, fun infographics, and supercool trivia reveal all about the most popular sport in the world. Begin with the game's startling origins or turn to any short chapter and dive in! You'll discover historic firsts, trailblazing athletes, and the weirdest soccer records. Read unforgettable stories about players who pushed the boundaries of the game-sometimes by bending the rules-and learn why soccer had to become more welcoming before it could truly bring people together. Packed with charts, timelines, and further reading, Soccerology is a must-have that's equally fascinating for soccer newbies and diehard fans.

Written by former sports broadcaster and award-winning children's book author and illustrator Kevin Sylvester, Soccerology is a book about the Beautiful Game like nothing else!

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Introduction

Part 1: Invention The early years of soccer and how it spread around the globe.
Part 2: Evolution How the rules, gear, and playing spaces have changed in modern times.
Part 3: Revolution How players work the laws of science-and bend the rules-to push the boundaries of the game.
Part 4: Expansion Soccer as a global force that brings players and fans together, but can also ignite conflict and even violence.
Part 5: Inclusion Explores barriers and challenges that players may face from a young age. (And there are stories of impressive trailblazers sprinkled throughout the book.)
Part 6: Just for Kicks All-time records, weird records, and a trivia test for readers.

References**
Index
**About the Author