WOMEN'S SOCCER TODAY

by Bryce Kane

Women’s soccer is a thrilling and competitive sport that culminates in the FIFA Women’s World Cup every four years. Players get the chance to compete for their countries in a competition featuring the best female soccer players in the world. In every tournament, major upsets occur, unexpected teams rise to the challenge, and incredible female athletes make their presence known to the world. Superstars of Women’s Soccer examines the best athletes in the sport and highlights the most gifted and unforgettable female players in the world. You’ll get the inside scoop on players like Lieke Martens and Wendie Renard and learn about their skills, their playing style, their training, and much more. Every book in the Women’s Soccer Today series provides an in-depth look at the impact women have had on your favorite sport and profiles the athletes, teams, and leaders that have fueled the growth of the women’s game. Mason Crests editorial team has placed Key Icons to look for throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are then used in the prose throughout that chapter, and are emboldened, so that the reader is able to reference back to the definitions- building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Educational Videos allows the reader to view videos by scanning our QR codes, providing them with additional educational content to supplement the text. Examples include news coverage, moments in history, speeches, iconic sports moments and much more! Text Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the reader’s comprehension of the chapter they have just read, while sending the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects are provided at the end of each chapter as well and provide readers with suggestions for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis. A Series Glossary of Key Terms is included in the back matter contains terminology used throughout the series. Words found here broaden the readers knowledge and understanding of terms used in this field.

by Bryce Kane

In the relatively brief history of women’s soccer, certain countries have consistently fielded teams that play with the heart of a champion. In the biggest moments on the world’s biggest stages, these teams prove they have what it takes to be the best in the world. Dedication to the sport starts early as the players in these highly successful countries compete to wear their national colors. Top Teams in Women’s Soccer showcases the world’s elite national teams, from World Cup champions the United States and Germany to top contenders France and Brazil. You’ll learn what makes these teams so good and which players to watch for in each team in 2019. Every book in the Women’s Soccer Today series provides an in-depth look at the impact women have had on your favorite sport and profiles the athletes, teams, and leaders that have fueled the growth of the women’s game. Mason Crests editorial team has placed Key Icons to look for throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are then used in the prose throughout that chapter, and are emboldened, so that the reader is able to reference back to the definitions- building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Educational Videos allows the reader to view videos by scanning our QR codes, providing them with additional educational content to supplement the text. Examples include news coverage, moments in history, speeches, iconic sports moments and much more! Text Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the reader’s comprehension of the chapter they have just read, while sending the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects are provided at the end of each chapter as well and provide readers with suggestions for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis. A Series Glossary of Key Terms is included in the back matter contains terminology used throughout the series. Words found here broaden the readers knowledge and understanding of terms used in this field.

by Andrew Luke

The U.S. Women’s National Team is the class of women’s soccer. No team in the history of the women’s sport has experienced more success on the world stage. Every generation of players has lived up to the standard of excellence set by the early American pioneers of women’s soccer. U.S. Women’s Team tells a story of success from the very beginning in 1985 to the run-up to the FIFA Women’s World Cup title defense in 2019. Golden Olympic moments and World Cup triumphs are presented in depth. From Michelle Akers and Mia Hamm to Carli Lloyd and Alex Morgan, all the superstars and their stories are here. Every book in the Women’s Soccer Today series provides an in-depth look at the impact women have had on your favorite sport and profiles the athletes, teams, and leaders that have fueled the growth of the women’s game. Mason Crests editorial team has placed Key Icons to look for throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are then used in the prose throughout that chapter, and are emboldened, so that the reader is able to reference back to the definitions- building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Educational Videos allows the reader to view videos by scanning our QR codes, providing them with additional educational content to supplement the text. Examples include news coverage, moments in history, speeches, iconic sports moments and much more! Text Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the reader’s comprehension of the chapter they have just read, while sending the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects are provided at the end of each chapter as well and provide readers with suggestions for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis. A Series Glossary of Key Terms is included in the back matter contains terminology used throughout the series. Words found here broaden the readers knowledge and understanding of terms used in this field.

by Elizabeth Roseborough

From the World Cup to the Olympics, women’s soccer has been building steady momentum for a quarter-century. Discover the history of how women’s soccer grew from unorganized club games to the professional powerhouse that it is today. Women’s Soccer on the Rise examines how women’s college soccer got its start and how the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Tar Heels—Mia Hamm’s alma mater—became an unstoppable force on the field. You’ll explore how women’s soccer is growing worldwide, the roadblocks that are faced by women in the United States and abroad, and the steps that FIFA is taking to ensure that women have their shot on the field. Every book in the Women’s Soccer Today series provides an in-depth look at the impact women have had on your favorite sport and profiles the athletes, teams and leaders that have fueled the growth of the women’s game. Mason Crests editorial team has placed Key Icons to look for throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are then used in the prose throughout that chapter, and are emboldened, so that the reader is able to reference back to the definitions- building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Educational Videos allows the reader to view videos by scanning our QR codes, providing them with additional educational content to supplement the text. Examples include news coverage, moments in history, speeches, iconic sports moments and much more! Text Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the reader’s comprehension of the chapter they have just read, while sending the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects are provided at the end of each chapter as well and provide readers with suggestions for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis. A Series Glossary of Key Terms is included in the back matter contains terminology used throughout the series. Words found here broaden the readers knowledge and understanding of terms used in this field.