Bader, Bonnie,

What is the World Cup? / by Bonnie Bader ; illustrated by Stephen Marchesi. - 108 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm. - What is ...? .

"WhoHQ"--Page 4 of cover.

Includes bibliographical references (page 108).

What is the World Cup? -- The games kick off -- Italian winning streak-1934 and 1938 -- The World Cup returns -- Pelé -- First-timers and repeaters -- Red-card mania -- The World Cup comes to the United States -- Two hosts and a head butt -- Protests -- Controversy -- Timelines -- Bibliography.

Describes the history of the soccer World Cup, covering clothing and equipment, host stadiums, the rules, qualifying to participate, and the most successful teams.

Age 8-12.

ISBN: 9780515158212 0515158216

LCCN: 2018005174

Dewey Class. No.: 796.334/668