Children's / Teenage general interest: Ball games & sports: Football (Socc

  • World of sport

    £14.99

    There is a whole world of sports to discover! Which sports were played at the very first Olympic Games? What do the different colour jerseys mean in the Tour de France? How on earth do you throw a gumboot? Everywhere on our planet where people can be found, there are different sports that we love to play and compete in, too. From the very first Olympic Games to the modern version we play today, explore all kinds of sports from around the world, including ball sports, gymnastics, athletics, water sports, extreme sports and so much more! Find out how each sport came to be, where in the world it originated and, most importantly, how to play.

  • Saka

    £6.99

    Bukayo Saka has the world at his feet. Since breaking through the ranks at Arsenal, the young forward has gone from strength to strength, helping his team lift the FA cup for a record 14th time. His versatile style of play means he can help his team all over the pitch. Discover how the boy born in Ealing, went on to represent England at Wembley in the Euro 2020 final, achieved his dream of representing his country at such a young age and overcame adversity to become a top-class superstar.

  • Earps

    £6.99

    Mary Earps caught the football bug at an early age, kicking a ball in the back garden with her brother, and training with his team. At the age of ten she joined West Bridgford Colts and an incredible footballing journey began, which would take her from success in Germany, to Manchester United – and on to the biggest stages of all. Discover how the skill, passion and determination of ‘Mary Queen of Stops’ helped England to victory in the European Championships, and led her to be recognised as the best goalkeeper in the world.

  • Foden

    £6.99

    Foden’s breakthrough to Manchester City’s first team has been remarkable, growing from a youth player to a fully-fledged superstar in a team of world class players. And this is testament to his silky style of play and natural flair for football. Discover how Foden grew as a product of Manchester City’s dynamic youth system, nurtured under the guidance of Guardiola and finally evolved into one of the hottest young talents on the planet.

  • The Big Book of Football

    £18.99
    Dive into the wonderful world of football with this essential guide containing everything you’ll ever need to know about the beautiful game. 
  • Kirby

    £6.99

    Fran Kirby is the dynamic striker who carries the future of English football on her shoulders. Having been hailed ‘mini Messi’ by one former manager of England, Kirby’s powerful runs and clinical finishing have made her a deadly goalscorer. Read the story of how the girl from Reading earned a big move to Chelsea and took on the world with a ball at her feet. The sky is the limit for Fran Kirby.

  • Smith (Ultimate Football Heroes)

    £6.99

    By the time Kelly Smith was nine years old, she was already so good she was running rings around the boys at her local club and scoring goals for fun. But angry parents complained she was making their sons look silly, and Kelly had to move to a girls’ team. From that day, she knew she had to be twice as skillful and brave as any boy to succeed in the game she loved. ‘Smith’ is the story of how the girl from Watford refused to be held back, and became an Arsenal superstar and the England women’s national team’s top scorer.

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