Mexico vs. the United States

by Jules Allen

Overview

The national soccer teams of Mexico and the United States have a rivalry spanning decades. What made the teams fierce competitors? How are both country’s fans involved in keeping this rivalry going? Easy-to-read text and fantastic images make these books an obvious choice for the soccer-obsessed reluctant or struggling reader.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666357356
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2022
Series:	World Cup Rivals
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	540L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Jules Allen is a children's book editor and author who lives in Minneapolis. She loves sports, art, all kinds of books, and small dogs.

Table of Contents

Rival Neighbors 4

Mexico on Top 12

Winning the Gold Cup 16

Dos a Cero 20

Stars of the Rivalry 24

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

About the Author 32

Interviews

According to a 2017 Gallup poll, soccer has pushed ice hockey out of the 4th position for Americans' favorite sport;

Editorial Reviews

Capstone's World Cup Rivals series (4 titles) offers reviews of professional soccer teams that have faced each other in championship matches. Often the profiled teams are both neighbors and longtime rivals, as in the case with this offering. Histories of both teams, profiles of their star players, and a running recap of the featured game are presented in brief chapters (chapter one is eight pages long, all the others run four pages). Pages are filled with straightforward text, fact boxes, graphics, archival photos, and exciting full-color, often full-page action shots. Back matter includes a glossary, index, and lists of suggested further reading and research resources. The book features an eye-catching cover, and the vivid interior photos plus the familiar subject should make this a popular choice.

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