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Language
English
Description
Early in the Great War, men left Britain's factories in droves to enlist. Struggling to keep up production, arsenals hired women to build the weapons the military urgently needed. "Be the Girl Behind the Man Behind the Gun," the recruitment posters beckoned. Thousands of women-cooks, maids, shopgirls, and housewives-answered their nation's call. These "munitionettes" worked grueling shifts often seven days a week, handling TNT and other explosives...
Author
Publisher
Icon
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
xi, 272 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Under the Lights and in the Dark takes us inside the world of women's soccer, following players across the globe, from Portland Thorns star Allie Long, who trains in an underground men's league in New York City; to English national Fara Williams, who hid her homelessness from her teammates while playing for the English national team. Oxenham takes us to Voronezh, Russia, where players battle more than just snowy pitches in pursuing their dream of...
Author
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
c2012
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
ix, 285 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
The goalkeeper for the U.S. women's national soccer team reveals how she has repeatedly triumphed over adversity, from her childhood in Richland, Washington, to the realization of her dreams of being a world-class soccer player.
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"She Shoots, She Scores! tells the empowering story of how women's football has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. Written by acclaimed YA novelist Catriona Clarke and with a foreword by England captain Steph Houghton, it is sure to inspire the next generation of female football superstars. Young football fans will discover how the early female players overcame prejudice to set up their own teams, and read the compelling stories...
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Series
Publisher
Norwood House Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Over the years, many women have made contributions to soccer. Mia Hamm gained international attention in the 1990s and many talented athletes soon followed, including Sun Wen, Marta, Megan Rapinoe, and Crystal Dunn. Learn more about each woman's struggles and successes, and find out what makes them trailblazers"--
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Prism
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
223 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Every fan has their own list of the 100 soccer players they consider the greatest ever to play the game. A list based on triumphs, sublime moments of skill, superhuman tenacity, and telenovela-esque backstories. To the list-maker, that 100 feels objective. Unequivocal. An absolute truth. This is one such list. Written with the same signature Men in Blazers humor found in their New York Times bestseller Encyclopedia Blazertannica, and accompanied...
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Series
Language
English
Description
"Inside this exciting and vivid book, read about the great long-standing stars of women's soccer, along with the sport's new breakout stars, including: the United States' great Abby Wambach and goal queen Alex Morgan, among others; Germany's two tough Nadines--Angerer and Kessler; the irrepressible genius, Marta, from Brazil; and the formidable Christine Sinclair of Canada. Featuring a detailed look at the personal backgrounds, strengths, and playing...
8) Breakaway
Author
Publisher
SSBFYR
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
First edition hardcover.
Physical Desc
xiv, 289 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
The Olympic gold medal-winning soccer player details her path to success, from her childhood in California to her time on the United States' National team.
Author
Publisher
Dey Street Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
viii, 230 pages, 16 pages of unnumbered plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Abby Wambach has always pushed the limits of what is possible. Named by Time magazine as one of the most influential people of 2015, the iconic soccer player captured the nation's heart when she led her team to its recent World Cup Championship. Admired for her fearlessness and passion, Abby is a vocal advocate for women's rights and equal opportunity, pushing to translate the success of her team to the real world. She has become a heavily requested...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Alex Morgan has played soccer in the Women's World Cup in 2011 and 2015 and the Olympic Games in 2012. This carefully leveled text with engaging photos and critical-thinking questions will be a hit with young soccer fans"--
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First Great Americans in Sports Edition.
Physical Desc
177 pages : illustrations, map ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Mia Hamm's speed, aggressive play, and ability to 'read the field' helped her become the best women's soccer player in the world. Her stellar performance as a college, World Cup, and Olympic champion made her a sports hero, and her story will inspire a new generation of young athletes.
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
80 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the best female soccer players in the world and the top soccer nations in the game.
"Women's Soccer Today entertains and informs both readers who love soccer in all forms and those just discovering the sport or the women's game. It introduces the best female players in the world and the top soccer nations in the women's game"--
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The first international women's soccer match was in 1881, but the Women's World Cup didn't become official until 1991--110 years later! Read about the courageous, soccer-loving women who worked hard to have a World Cup of their own in this addition to the Who HQ series. Young readers will learn about the history of women's soccer, star players, and iconic wins! From Team USA's record-breaking four championships to Japan's inspiring win in 2011, this...
Author
Series
Publisher
Abbeville Press Publishers
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
English-language edition, First edition.
Physical Desc
62 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Learn all about the U.S. Womens National Team, the winner of the first ever Womens World Cup, which made soccer superstars of Mia Hamm and Brandi Chastain.
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Learn more about soccer's top stars and what it takes to be the best of the best. The title features historical sidebars, how-to fact boxes, tips and drills, and a glossary."--Publisher's website.
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
80 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Women's Soccer Today entertains and informs both readers who love soccer in all forms and those just discovering the sport or the women's game. It introduces the best female players in the world and the top soccer nations in the women's game"--
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2003]
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (112 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Eighteen year-old Jesminder's parents want her to be a nice, conventional Indian girl. But she just wants to play soccer like her hero, David Beckham. For Jess, that means kicking a ball around the local park with the lads until she's spotted by Jules, who invites her to join the local women's team.
Author
Publisher
Abrams Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
viii, 334 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team has won three World Cups and four Olympic gold medals, set record TV ratings, drawn massive crowds, earned huge revenues for FIFA and U.S. Soccer, and helped to redefine the place of women in sports. But despite their dominance, and their rosters of superstar players, they've endured striking inequality: low pay, poor playing conditions, and limited opportunities to play in professional leagues. The National...
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