It's a Numbers Game: Soccer (It's a Numbers Game)

Description

Grab your soccer ball and calculator and get ready to delve into the numbers and maths behind the world's most popular sport. Whether you call it soccer or football, "the beautiful game" wouldn't be the popular game it is without numbers. From the clock counting up the seconds to getting your feet at the right angle for the perfect dribble, this book reveals the ways digits and maths are part of the game. Read about soccer greats from all over the world racking up points, championships, and even Olympic medals. Find out how goalies use geometry to guard the net and check out cool graphics that show the probability of whether a goalie will be able to stop a penalty kick. Jam-packed with sports trivia, awesome photos, and fun activities at the end of every chapter, soccer fans everywhere will get a kick out of this number-focused look at the game.

The National Geographic Kid is curious about the world around them, empowered in the face of challenges and responsible for others and the natural world. Combining these principles with the international educational heritage of Collins, this partnership is a natural fit for books that are funny, weird, exploratory, educational and loved by children.

Buckley's second It's a Numbers Game title teaches readers about soccer with the help of basic geometry and statistics and showcases National Geographic's familiar, beautiful graphic design. The text is a combination of soccer strategies, facts, and instruction, which is told through the balanced perspective of male and female players at both the professional and beginner level. Players and enthusiasts of all levels will enjoy reading about their favorite soccer stars and learning how numbers are used to enhance the game. The text also provides lessons for players to practice their skills based on the strategies provided. Each page features bright background colors, photos, and text bubbles, resulting in a book with incredible shelf appeal. A table of contents, an index, a glossary, abbreviations, and references for math teachers allow readers to easily locate information. VERDICT Soccer fans will love gaining insight about their favorite players and engaging in the math-centered activities, making this a great purchase for all libraries.--School Library Journal