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What Is the World Cup? (What Was?) Kindle Edition

by Bonnie Bader (Author), Who HQ (Author), Stephen Marchesi (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 467 ratings
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GOOOAAAAAL! Get ready for a front-row seat at the world's most-watched sporting event--the World Cup.

Every four years, thirty-two of the best men's soccer teams from across the globe compete for the title of FIFA World Cup winner. Over one billion people tuned in worldwide to watch the final game of the 2014 competition, making the World Cup the most widely viewed sporting event in the world, exceeding even the Summer Olympics! This book takes a look back at what has changed since the first tournament in 1930 and what lies ahead for the most popular sport in the world.
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Part of series
    What Was?
  3. Print length
    112 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    930L
  7. Publisher
    Penguin Workshop
  8. Publication date
    March 6, 2018
  9. Page Flip
    Enabled
  10. Word Wise
    Enabled
  11. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  12. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  13. ISBN-13
    978-0515158212
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Educators from across the country use Who HQ titles in their classrooms and libraries. Featured on reading lists during the school year and the summer season, teachers look to this series to support and engage students alongside their lesson plans and extended learning programs.

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About the Author

Bonnie Bader has written several Who Was? biographies for young readers. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B071K4FF5Q
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Workshop; Dgs edition (March 6, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 6, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 76649 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 467 ratings

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Bonnie Bader

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Bonnie Bader has written over 50 books for young people including 6 books in the popular Who Was? series and several licensed tie-ins. Some of her titles include: Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?, Who Was Jacqueline Kennedy?, My Little Golden Book of Sharks, and Fly, Butterfly. She was the Associate Publisher at Penguin Young Readers for 14 years, where she edited many best-selling series and created the Penguin Young Readers leveled-reading program. Currently, Bonnie serves on the Board of Advisors for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and acts as the Publishing Advisor for the Society. In addition, Bonnie teaches classes to published and pre-published authors and illustrators. Bonnie holds a Master of Science in Education, and loves visiting classrooms to share her love of reading and writing.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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467 global ratings

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Rachylou
5.0 out of 5 stars Fit the Bill
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2020
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My son needed a non-fiction book to write a book report and this fit the bill. Very informative, but my son would have enjoyed learning more about current teams. Book is more focused on early teams that he cares nothing about, however the information provided on the history of the World Cup was well written. Worth the read for a young soccer fan.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Kid loves these books
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2021
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Finally found a book my 9yo is interested in reading. He loves this series and is learning as well. He loves to share the true facts. It is nice to see he is finally reading because he wants to and not being forced to. Definitely buying more.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
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My son loves the book
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5.0 out of 5 stars My son loves The Who was series
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2021
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My son loves these books and the book came in great shape.
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4.0 out of 5 stars We love these books
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2021
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These books are great to read and we do it as a family. It is great learning about people and places.
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5.0 out of 5 stars SOCCER: The World's Game!
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2020
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Very informative and full of informative dates and facts. A great read for soccer fans.
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Ruiz
5.0 out of 5 stars Really great book if your child is interested in soccer!
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2018
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My son and I read this book together and it was easy to read and very interesting!! It's a great book for a book report!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great addition to the Classroom
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2019
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Purchased for my granddaughter who is a new elementary teacher. She loves it!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
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