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By (author) Mugford, Simon; Illustrated by Green, Dan
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Everything the young fan wants to know about their favourite sport! This fact-packed book traces the history of football, from the origins of the game to the modern legends, and tells the stories of some of the greatest matches, greatest goals and even the controversies that have become part of football folklore.
In Football Rules the World, discover how football became the most popular game it is today, boasting a mind-blowing 3.5 billion fans worldwide!
The daring duo of Dan and Simon will usher you through the story of football – the highlights of course! You”ll meet the legendary players and inspirational managers of the beautiful game, relive the magic moments and read stories of epic wins and glorious goals from around the globe.
Wonderfully illustrated – bringing football”s history back to life – Football Rules the World is packed with plenty of jokes, funny characters, as well as the facts and stats that fans of Football Superstars have come to know and love.
Table of contents
Kicking off – Pioneers – Game Changers – Legends of the Game – Magic moments – Comeback Kings – Controversies – Underdog tales – Around the World.
Biographical note
After studying the history of everything at Goldsmiths College, Simon worked at the Science Museum making paper aeroplanes and setting fire to hydrogen balloons. Despite being a fully grown man, his favourite subjects include dinosaurs, robots, rockets, loud music andStar Wars. An Ipswich Town fan since they won the FA Cup in 1978 (it”s true – look it up) he lives in Kent with his wife, daughter, and a cat with two names.Dan Green has drawn silly pictures since he could hold a crayon. Then he grew up and started making books about stuff like trucks, space, people”s jobs,Doctor Who andStar Wars. Dan lives in Suffolk with his wife, son, daughter and dog that takes him for very long walks.
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Traces the history of football, spanning the origins of the game, the pioneers of the 20th century to the modern legends.
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Tells the stories of some of the greatest matches, greatest goals and even the controversies that have become part of football folklore.
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Humorous artwork captures the legendary players, coaches and modern stars in beautiful caritcature.
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The narrative is fun, relatable and inspirational for young fans – ideal for reluctant readers.
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