Who is Pele?
New York : Penguin Workshop, An Imprint of Penguin Random House, [2018]
Format: Book
Description: 106 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
The story of a poor boy from Brazil who became the greatest soccer player of all time and one of the most important athletes of the twentieth century!
His parents may have named him Edson Arantes do Nascimento, but to the rest of the world, he was known as Pele. The soccer forward stunned Brazil when he began playing for the Santos soccer club at age fifteen. He then went on to captivate the world when he joined his country's national soccer team and helped them win three World Cup championships. Although he was hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments in soccer, Pele was also an influential person both on and off the pitch. His work with organizations like UNICEF helped improve conditions for children around the world. Young readers can learn more about the man who connected soccer with the phrase "The Beautiful Game."
His parents may have named him Edson Arantes do Nascimento, but to the rest of the world, he was known as Pele. The soccer forward stunned Brazil when he began playing for the Santos soccer club at age fifteen. He then went on to captivate the world when he joined his country's national soccer team and helped them win three World Cup championships. Although he was hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments in soccer, Pele was also an influential person both on and off the pitch. His work with organizations like UNICEF helped improve conditions for children around the world. Young readers can learn more about the man who connected soccer with the phrase "The Beautiful Game."
Series: Who was-- ?
Contents:
Who is Pele? -- The boy who loved soccer -- September 7 team -- Young star -- World Cup glory -- A busy time -- The world of Pele -- One more championship -- Pele's triumphs continue -- Timelines -- Bibliography.
Subjects:
Pelé, 1940-2022 -- Juvenile literature.
Soccer players -- Brazil -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Soccer -- Juvenile literature.
Pelé, 1940-2022 -- Juvenile literature.
Soccer players -- Brazil -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Soccer -- Juvenile literature.
Target Audience: Ages: 8-12.
ISBN:
9780399542619 (paperback)
Availability | |||
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
C BIOGRAPHY Pelé | Main (Downtown) | Garden Level, Children's Biography | In |
C BIOGRAPHY Pelé | Main (Downtown) | Children's Biography | Coming Soon |
C BIOGRAPHY Pele | Main (Downtown) | Garden Level, Children's NonFiction | In |
C BIOGRAPHY Pelé | Cooper (Forest Acres) | Children's Biography | Out (Due: 5/28/2024) |
C BIOGRAPHY Pele | Cooper (Forest Acres) | Children's NonFiction | Out (Due: 5/28/2024) |
Includes bibliographical references.