Most Popular Books by Ann Killion

From the World Cup to the Olympics, from Mia Hamm to Carli Lloyd to Alex Morgan, here is the ultimate guide to Women''s Soccer for young sports fans from an award-winning sports journalist. The moment the U.S. Women''s Soccer team won the World Cup in 1999, the team''s--and the sport''s--popularity exploded in America. The Americans'' electrifying rise to the top marked the biggest women''s sporting event in our nation''s history. Players like Mia Hamm and Brandi Chastain instantly became international stars, setting the stage for the arrival of future greats like Carli Lloyd, Abby Wambach, and Alex Morgan. And with women''s professional leagues continuing to take shape in America, as well as the skyrocketing popularity of the U.S. Women''s National Team, there''s no doubt that women''s soccer has captivated fans across the country and beyond. Featuring Top Ten Lists and stunning photos of history-making moments, this comprehensive collection catalogs the rise of women''s soccer in America; the greatest American players such as Mia Hamm, Hope Solo, and Alex Morgan; the greatest international stars, including Marta and Homare Sawa; the future class of superstars; and the most thrilling World Cup and Olympic matches. This is the perfect book for young sports fans eager to kick off their soccer schooling. Praise for Champions of Women''s Soccer: * "Killion has distilled the best of the best moments and biographical information into an easy-to-read and exciting look at the players and moments in women''s soccer. . . . Sports fans will be overjoyed, but the superhero-comics crowd might also be pleasantly surprised by these modern-day wonder women. A must-have for any biography section." --Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW "The focus on women athletes represents a much-needed perspective in sports books for tweens and will be a welcome addition." --School Library Journal "This is an engaging read, perfect for fans of soccer and women''s sports." --VOYA "Whether new to the sport or a devotedfan, readers will find an overview of recent and current stars in professional women''s soccer in thisenthusiastic guide." --Booklist

Just in time for the World Cup! From Pele to Messi to Tim Howard, here is the ultimate guide to Men''s Soccer for young sports fans from an award-winning sports journalist. From fields all across the United States to the streets of South America to pitches in Europe and Asia, the global passion and love for soccer knows no borders. It is simply the most popular sport in the world. Giants of the game like Cristiano Ronaldo, Tim Howard, and Lionel Messi have become international celebrities and role models to young fans across the globe. And as soccer continues to expand in America, with the growth of leagues like Major League Soccer and the rise in popularity of the US Men''s Olympic team, there''s no doubt that it''s the fastest-growing sport in the United States. Featuring Top Ten Lists and stunning photos of history-making moments, this comprehensive men''s pro soccer collection catalogs the greatest international players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Pelé; the greatest Americans, including Tim Howard, Landon Donovan, and Clint Dempsey; the future class of superstars; and the most thrilling World Cup and Olympic matches. Here is the ultimate guide to men''s soccer for young sports fans. Praise for Champions of Men''s Soccer: "Soccer fans will enjoy this book." --VOYA

The evidence is overwhelming: sports help girls grow into strong women. Both scientific studies and anecdotal evidence confirm that athletic girls not only grow up to be healthier; they learn teamwork, gain inner confidence, and grow into society''s leaders. Sports help preteen and teenage girls make the right choices in a society that is sending them incredibly mixed messages about who they are supposed to be. Yet no one is speaking directly to these girls. Jennie fills the role of girlfriend, big sister, team captain, and mentor. A smart, credible, and accomplished voice from an athlete who is strong and feminine, fiercely competitive, and fashionably cool, Jennie is someone young women will listen to and take to heart. Jennie''s message: Believe in yourself. Go for it, girls.

Hope Solo, die vielleicht beste Torhüterin der Welt, hat eine turbulente Kindheit hinter sich, als ihre Fußballkarriere als "Goalkeeper" in den USA Fahrt aufnimmt. In ihrer Autobiografie berichtet sie über schwierige Familienverhältnisse, den Sport als verlässlichen Fixpunkt in ihrem Leben und die Probleme, die eine so ausgeprägte Individualistin wie sie in einer Mannschaft bekommen kann.

En tus manos está la mejor guía al fútbol femenino. Desde la Copa Mundial hasta las Olimpiadas, y desde Megan Rapinoe hasta Mia Hamm, conoce a las mujeres que han cambiado la historia del deporte más apasionante del mundo. En 1999, cuando el equipo de fútbol de los Estados Unidos ganó la Copa Mundial de Fútbol (FIFA Women''s World Cup), el equipo --y el deporte-- se popularizaron en el país. El ascenso a la cima del equipo, con jugadoras como Mia Hamm o Brandi Chastain, representó el primer éxito femenil en la historia de los Estados Unidos y preparó el camino para la llegada de estrellas como Carli Lloyd, Megan Rapinoe o Alex Morgan y la gran victoria del equipo en la Copa del Mundo de 2019. Con el crecimiento de las ligas femeniles y la popularización del equipo nacional de Estados Unidos, no hay duda de que el fútbol femenil ha cautivado a fanáticos tanto en el país como alrededor del mundo. En este libro encontrarás qué hace al fútbol tan especial. También hallarás historias y fotografías de los momentos que han marcado la historia del fútbol, una lista de las mejores jugadoras de Estados Unidos, así como de las campeonas internacionales, incluyendo a Marta y Homare Sawa. Ann Killion te llevará por la historia del deporte y los grandes eventos que le han dado carácter universal. Por último, conoceremos a la siguiente generación que se encargará de seguir impulsando este magnífico deporte. Ellas son las campeonas del futbol, las mujeres que han cambiado el mundo del deporte para siempre. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION From the World Cup to the Olympics, from Mia Hamm to Carli Lloyd to Alex Morgan, here is the ultimate guide to Women''s Soccer for young sports fans from an award-winning sports journalist. The moment the U.S. Women''s Soccer team won the World Cup in 1999, the team''s--and the sport''s--popularity exploded in America. The Americans'' electrifying rise to the top marked the biggest women''s sporting event in our nation''s history. Players like Mia Hamm and Brandi Chastain instantly became international stars, setting the stage for the arrival of future greats like Carli Lloyd, Abby Wambach, and Alex Morgan. And with women''s professional leagues continuing to take shape in America, as well as the skyrocketing popularity of the U.S. Women''s National Team, there''s no doubt that women''s soccer has captivated fans across the country and beyond. Featuring Top Ten Lists and stunning photos of history-making moments, this comprehensive collection catalogs the rise of women''s soccer in America; the greatest American players such as Mia Hamm, Hope Solo, and Alex Morgan; the greatest international stars, including Marta and Homare Sawa; the future class of superstars; and the most thrilling World Cup and Olympic matches. This is the perfect book for young sports fans eager to kick off their soccer schooling.

En tus manos está la mejor guía al fútbol masculino mundial. Conoce a Pelé, Messi y Tim Howard mientras revives los momentos que hacen al fútbol el deporte más apasionante del planeta. Desde los campos de fútbol en Estados Unidos, hasta las calles de América Latina y los estadios de Europa y Asia, la pasión por el fútbol no conoce fronteras. Es, sin duda, el deporte más popular del mundo. Los gigantes del juego, como Cristiano Ronaldo, Tim Howard o Lionel Messi, se han convertido en celebridades internacionales para admiradores y fanáticos alrededor del mundo. Con la rápida expansión de ligas como Major League Soccer y la creciente popularidad del US Men’s Olympic Team, no hay duda de que el fútbol –o como se conoce en inglés, soccer-- pronto estará en cada rincón de los Estados Unidos. En este libro encontrarás listas de los mejores jugadores, historias y fotografías de los momentos que han marcado la historia del fútbol, así como un catálogo de los mejores jugadores internacionales, como Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi o Pelé. También conocerás a los mejores jugadores de Estados Unidos, como Tim Howard, Landon Donovan o Clint Dempsey. Igualmente, sabrás sobre la siguiente generación de superestrellas y cuales han sido los momentos más emocionantes de la Copa Mundial y las Olimpiadas. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Just in time for the World Cup! From Pele to Messi to Tim Howard, here is the ultimate guide to Men''s Soccer for young sports fans from an award-winning sports journalist. From fields all across the United States to the streets of South America to pitches in Europe and Asia, the global passion and love for soccer knows no borders. It is simply the most popular sport in the world. Giants of the game like Cristiano Ronaldo, Tim Howard, and Lionel Messi have become international celebrities and role models to young fans across the globe. And as soccer continues to expand in America, with the growth of leagues like Major League Soccer and the rise in popularity of the US Men''s Olympic team, there''s no doubt that it''s the fastest-growing sport in the United States. Featuring Top Ten Lists and stunning photos of history-making moments, this comprehensive men''s pro soccer collection catalogs the greatest international players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Pelé; the greatest Americans, including Tim Howard, Landon Donovan, and Clint Dempsey; the future class of superstars; and the most thrilling World Cup and Olympic matches. Here is the ultimate guide to men''s soccer for young sports fans.