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Is Lionel Messi your number 1 footballer? In this NEWLY REVISED edition, we bring you fully up to date with Messi's story so far and feature his stats and achievements since he left Barcelona for PSG after 18 glorious seasons, including his epic Copa...

Complete your collection with these limited Classic Football Heroes International editions - now with a bonus World Cup chapter!In 2002, during the final moments of injury time, David Beckham scored an incredible free-kick, securing England a place in...

What do you call an Englishman at the Qatar 2022 World Cup final? A referee! From the No.1 bestselling football series comes the Ultimate Football Heroes Joke Book - just in time for the summer! The UFH Joke book is here and it's the ultimate...

The Number 1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Jordan Pickford is the hero goalkeeper whose super-save won England their first ever World Cup penalty shootout, and whose will to win inspired England to battle all the way to the semi-finals...

Is Erling Haaland your ultimate football hero? Having made his professional career debut for Norwegian side Bryne FK at the age of 16 years, Haaland's meteoric rise has seen him become a goal machine for both Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund and for the...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!This is the story of Declan Rice, the young midfield destroyer for West Ham United and the England national team. Discover how the player who was released by Chelsea's youth academy didn't let that...

Exam Board: Edexcel Level: GCSE Subject: Physical Education First teaching: September 2016 First exams: June 2018 Written by Tony Scott, MBE*, this Student Book is designed for students studying the Edexcel GCSE PE 2016 specification and covers all...

If Salah is your favourite football player then this is the book for you! Discover how he grew up in Gharbia, Egypt playing football for the youth team El Mokawloons to being named the African Footballer of the Year in 2019 by the BBC and CAF. Learn how...

Rooney tells the action-packed story of one boy's journey from the streets of Croxteth to one of the biggest stages in world football. This heartwarming book tracks Rooney's fairytale rise from child superstar to Everton hero to Manchester United legend...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!'Super, Super Jack, Super, Super Jack, Super, Super Jack, Super Jacky Grealish!'Born and bred Brummie, Jack Grealish became captain of his boyhood club Aston Villa at just 23 years old. In this...

Messi may have won the World Cup in 2022 but is he reallly a better striker than Mbappe? Which midfielder creates more chances for his side - City's De Bruyne or Barca's Pedri? Who's the best penalty saver - Alisson or Neuer? While every fan has their...

This superb CGP Revision Guide covers everything students will need for success in Grade 9-1 GCSE Physical Education (PE) - from Anatomy to Sport in Society. For each topic, there are crystal-clear study notes and examples, plus exam-style practice...

Pearson Revise is the revision series from Pearson, the assessment experts. From the very start of your GCSE, Pearson Revise is the best way to keep learning up to date, practise skills and prepare for assessments and exams. Our Revision Workbooks...

It's a GOAL! Learn to play like a pro with this fantastic football skills book for children that explains all the rules, tactics, and techniques, and encourages sportsmanship on the pitch. Filled with expert football training tips and practice drills...

'Liverpool Champions of Europe. Stevie was on top of the world.'Gerrard tells of how a young boy from Merseyside would go on to captain his club for over a decade, inspiring their legendary Champions League and FA Cup wins along the way. This is the...

Saddle up for the best read on horse riding. From knowing everything about the colours, markings, and breeds of horses to learning the basics of riding, this book covers it all.Even absolute beginners can pick up the reins with this comprehensive horse...

The Number 1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!This is the story of Marcus Rashford - one of the brightest young stars on the Manchester United books and future England goalscoring legend. From tough beginnings in Manchester, Rashford has...

Pack your brain with football fun and trivia ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 championship! Did you know? The longest game of table football lasted more than five days. There is a football World Cup...

The No. 1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Kevin de Bruyne is arguably Manchester City's best player. This is the story of how the young Belgian rose through the ranks, worked hard despite the difficulties he faced along the way, and showed...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! 'Balotelli...Aguerooooo! I swear you'll never see anything like this ever again!' Aguero is the tale of the boy who would go on to re-write football history forever. His dramatic 94th minute goal...

An empowering and uplifting guide from THREE legendary Lionesses, Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway and Nikita Parris.Lionesses are brave. They fiercely look out for one another. They stick together. And they will roar as loud as they need to, to make sure...

Would You Rather . . . Sniff Ronaldo's stinky sock or chew Buffon's smelly glove?Pick your gaffer's nose or be left on the substitutes' bench forever?Lick your best mate's football boots or wash your team's kit all year?Kiss Harry Kane's socks or wear...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Alisson Becker is the amazing Brazilian goalkeeper who earned his dream move to Liverpool FC in the summer of 2018. His record fee of GBP66.8 million made him the most expensive goalkeeper of all time...

Complete your collection with these limited Classic Football Heroes International editions - now with a bonus World Cup chapter!This is the rollercoaster story of how Ronaldo grew up to become a superstar striker for Brazil, Barcelona and Real Madrid...

THE INSPIRATIONAL BESTSELLER from the manager who transformed English football - the perfect World Cup read.'Fantastic ... I've told my son Noah, aged 11, you have to read this ... I can't tell you how much I loved it because it talks about confidence,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781783125654Author Simon MugfordFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Welbeck Publishing GroupPublisher Welbeck Publishing Group

This exciting introduction to rugby will help kids get to grips with the rules of the game, learn new rugby skills, and stock up on rugby world records. This DK children's book looks at the history of the game, and touches on the main types of rugby,...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! 'And then came the moment Gareth had been waiting for. He'd imagined it so many times. The President of Real Madrid held up the famous white shirt with his name on the back.' Gareth Bale: The Boy...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! Sergio Ramos, the lionhearted captain of Real Madrid and Spain, is famous for his pace and strength in defence as well as his leadership on the field. Follow Sergio on his journey from Seville to...

Meet Manuel Neuer - Ultimate Football Hero.Manuel Neuer is the best goalkeeper in today's game. This is the story of how young Manuel worked his way up the ranks to become a core member of Bayern Munich's all-conquering side, as well as a captain and...

Is Kevin De Bruyne your ultimate football hero? One of the best advanced playmakers in world football today, De Bruyne is part of the star-studded Manchester City team which has won both the EFL Cup and Premier League title. With Belgium, De Bruyne was...

Is Jack Grealish your ultimate football hero? A creative and energetic presence in midfield, Grealish made his name at Aston Villa before making the move to Manchester City for a reported GBP100 million, a British transfer fee record.By that point,...

*INSPIRE YOUNG FOOTBALL FANS THIS CHRISTMAS.*An inspiring and informative interactive guide - The Independent Football hero Beth Mead grew up playing football on the pitches of North Yorkshire. She went on to become a football champion and Golden Boot...

If you're a true fan of The Reds then this is the book for you! Currently regarded as one of the best club sides in the world, besides the domestic titles, Liverpool FC have won a raft of international competitions, including FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA...

The Number 1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!When Harry Kane was released by Arsenal at nine years old for being too small, he had to use all his self-belief to prove that he could make it as a footballer. Now a superstar striker for...

Warm up for the GCSE Edexcel PE exams with this Exam Practice Workbook! We've included hundreds of realistic exam-style questions for every topic to put students' knowledge to the test. What's more, there's a full set of practice papers at the end of the...

The perfect gift for young England football fans! Think you know everything about the Three Lions and the Lionesses? Have you heard of . . . - The naughty pitch-invading dog that stole the show at the 1962 World Cup?- The English amateurs who achieved...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!This is the story of Andy Robertson, flying full-back for Liverpool Football Club and captain of the Scotland national team. Follow his incredible journey from being on the brink of starting a...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! 'It's time to shine,' Paul said to himself as he walked out of the tunnel and onto to the Old Trafford pitch.' Pogba tells the exciting story of how French wonder-kid Paul Pogba became Europe's...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!As an energetic six-year-old, Beth Mead was taken to a weekly local football session by her mum. Finding a passion for the game, Beth often found herself as the only girl on the team. Despite being...