Description: La Copa Mundial son 90 minutos emocionantes de pases, tiros y goles. Los lectores exploran algunos de los eventos más memorables jamás vividos en una cancha de fútbol. The World Cup is a thrilling 90 minutes of passes, shots, and scores. Readers explore some of the most memorable events to ever take place on a soccer pitch.
Brief description: Kurt Waldendorf is the author of more than a dozen books for children. When he's not writing or editing, he enjoys indoor rock climbing and running along the shore of Lake Michigan with his dog. He lives in Chicago.
Review Quotes: These volumes feature the history of the international men's and women's World Cup tournaments and their significance in the world of sports from their inception until modern day. La Copa Mundial Femenina en primer plano provides an even deeper history, highlighting the discrimination that hindered women's participation, and ongoing challenges, like equal pay. "Dato curioso" inserts are featured throughout, breaking up the text and offering facts about record breakers or further context. Glossy photographs of contemporary soccer stars like Lionel Messi, Megan Rapinoe, and Kylian Mbappe will draw in fans who are excited to learn more. A table of contents, a glossary, and an index round out each entry. VERDICT A solid addition for collections needing soccer coverage ahead of the World Cup, giving equal respect to the impact of women on the sport.--Jessica Agudelo, New York and Brooklyn PL, NY "School Library Journal"