Published: New York: DK Publishing, 2007
128 pages
Target Audience: 9-12 years old
Reading level: 4.5
Genre: Biography
Themes: Soccer, World Cup
Synopsis: Pele, known to his family as Edson Arantes do Nascimento, grew up playing soccer on the streets of Bauru, Brazil, using a sock filled with newspaper for the ball. Luckily, the practice paid off, and by the time he was 16, he was already the top scorer in the nation. Find out how Pele became the only player ever to win three World Cup trophies-and how he earned his reputation as the greatest soccer player of all time.
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This illustrated biography follows Pele from his youth to his retirement. Photographs appear on every page, pulling readers into the inviting design, while fact boxes introduce other international soccer figures and define specific terms, such as bicycle kick. An illustrated time line is included for young researchers or soccer fans seeking a deeper understanding of their beloved sport.
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