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Who Is Pelé?

By James Buckley, Jr. and Who HQ
Illustrated by Andrew Thomson

By James Buckley, Jr. and Who HQ
Illustrated by Andrew Thomson

By James Buckley, Jr. and Who HQ
Illustrated by Andrew Thomson

By James Buckley, Jr. and Who HQ
Illustrated by Andrew Thomson

By James Buckley, Jr. and Who HQ
Illustrated by Andrew Thomson

By James Buckley, Jr. and Who HQ
Illustrated by Andrew Thomson

By James Buckley, Jr. and Who HQ
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By James Buckley, Jr. and Who HQ
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Jun 05, 2018 | ISBN 9780399542619 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About Who Is Pelé?

    A boy from Brazil who couldn’t afford cleats and once played on a team called the “Shoeless Ones”
    A dedicated teenager who mastered the famous bicycle kick
    The greatest soccer player of all time

    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 is known as Pelé. The now-retired professional 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’s hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments in soccer, Pelé has been an influential person both on and off the pitch. His work with organizations like UNICEF has 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.”

    About Who Is Pelé?

    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 is known as Pelé. The now-retired professional 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’s hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments in soccer, Pelé has been an influential person both on and off the pitch. His work with organizations like UNICEF has 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.”

    About Who Is Pelé?

    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 is known as Pelé. The now-retired professional 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’s hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments in soccer, Pelé has been an influential person both on and off the pitch. His work with organizations like UNICEF has 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.”

    About Who Is Pelé?

    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 is known as Pelé. The now-retired professional 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’s hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments in soccer, Pelé has been an influential person both on and off the pitch. His work with organizations like UNICEF has 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.”

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    About James Buckley, Jr.

    James Buckley has written more than 100 books for children, including Curious About Pluto, The Moon, and Home Address: ISS, The… More about James Buckley, Jr.

    About Who HQ

    Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ

    About James Buckley, Jr.

    James Buckley has written more than 100 books for children, including Curious About Pluto, The Moon, and Home Address: ISS, The… More about James Buckley, Jr.

    About Who HQ

    Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ

    About James Buckley, Jr.

    James Buckley has written more than 100 books for children, including Curious About Pluto, The Moon, and Home Address: ISS, The… More about James Buckley, Jr.

    About Who HQ

    Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ

    About James Buckley, Jr.

    James Buckley has written more than 100 books for children, including Curious About Pluto, The Moon, and Home Address: ISS, The… More about James Buckley, Jr.

    About Who HQ

    Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ

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    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $5.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Jun 05, 2018 | 112 Pages | 5-5/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780399542619

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $15.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Jun 05, 2018 | 112 Pages | 5-7/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780399542626

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $5.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Jun 05, 2018 | 112 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780399542671

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Audiobook Download | $6.99
    Published by Listening Library
    Jun 05, 2018 | 57 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780525636700
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