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The Story of Football

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Story of Football
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Rob Lloyd Jones
Illustrated by Paddy Mounter
SeriesYoung Reading Series 2
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:64
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 139
ISBN/Barcode 9780746077085
ClassificationsDewey:796.33409
Audience
Children's (6-12)

Publishing Details

Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Imprint Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publication Date 26 January 2007
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A lively and engaging history of "the beautiful game". Tells the story of football, from its beginnings in the Roman Army to the modern day premiership including how both American Football and Rugby were born. Humorously illustrated by Paddy Mounter. Usborne Young Reading has been developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University.

Author Biography

Rob studied Egyptology at university, but never thought he'd do much with it. Since joining Usborne in 2005, he's written loads of books about Ancient Egypt, and on topics ranging from space to the story of Islam. He is also the author of several award-winning historical adventure novels, and a hopeless cook

Reviews

A lively and engaging history of the beautiful game. * Words for Life *