River Plate - Paperback

by Jim Whiting (Author), Michael E. Goodman (Illustrator)

Meet the professional soccer (association football) giants of the world. Designed for readers ages 12 and up, this sports series gets into the stadiums and onto the pitch with FIFA cup champions from Bayern Munich to Real Madrid. Each title delves into team history, highlighting star players, key coaches, and fan-favorite game moments. Experience life on the pitch with one of the greatest professional soccer teams in the world: River Plate. Designed for teen readers, this nonfiction sports history of the Argentine club highlights River Plate's 38 Primera División championships and the star strikers, goalkeepers, and other players and coaches who contributed to the club's success. Explosive photos drop association football fans into match action, while deep-dive sidebars add stats and fun facts. Also includes a table of contents, captions, a bibliography, a glossary, websites, and an index.