Soccerology: Unbelievable Facts and Stories About the Beautiful Game
Author:   Kevin Sylvester
Publisher:   Annick Press Ltd
ISBN:  

9781834020655


Pages:   92
Publication Date:   28 May 2026
Recommended Age:   From 9 to 12 years
Format:   Hardback
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Soccerology: Unbelievable Facts and Stories About the Beautiful Game


Overview

Uncover everything you never knew about the beautiful game in this full colour, illustrated soccer compendium from the science of a perfect backspin to soccer heroes who changed the sport forever. Colourful illustrations, fun infographics, and supercool trivia reveal all about the most popular sport in the world. Begin with the game's startling origins or turn to any short chapter and dive in! You'll discover historic firsts, trailblazing athletes, and the weirdest soccer records. Read unforgettable stories about players who pushed the boundaries of the game sometimes by bending the rules and learn why soccer had to become more welcoming before it could truly bring people together. Packed with charts, timelines, and further reading, Soccerology is a must-have that's equally fascinating for soccer newbies and diehard fans. Written by former sports broadcaster and award-winning children's book author and illustrator Kevin Sylvester, Soccerology is a book about the Beautiful Game like nothing else!

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Author:   Kevin Sylvester
Publisher:   Annick Press Ltd
Imprint:   Annick Press Ltd
ISBN:  

9781834020655


ISBN 10:   1834020654
Pages:   92
Publication Date:   28 May 2026
Recommended Age:   From 9 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Not yet available   Availability explained
This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release.

Table of Contents

Introduction Part 1: Invention The early years of soccer and how it spread around the globe. Part 2: Evolution How the rules, gear, and playing spaces have changed in modern times. Part 3: Revolution How players work the laws of science—and bend the rules—to push the boundaries of the game. Part 4: Expansion Soccer as a global force that brings players and fans together, but can also ignite conflict and even violence. Part 5: Inclusion Explores barriers and challenges that players may face from a young age. (And there are stories of impressive trailblazers sprinkled throughout the book.) Part 6: Just for Kicks All-time records, weird records, and a trivia test for readers. References Index About the Author

Reviews

“A fun, informative fan companion for newbies or hardcore fans alike, a must have for elementary and middle schools.”  —School Library Journal, 01/26


“A fun, informative fan companion for newbies or hardcore fans alike, a must have for elementary and middle schools.”  —School Library Journal, 01/26 “Scores for frankness as well as scope.”  —Kirkus Reviews, 03/09/26


Author Information

Kevin Sylvester has written and illustrated more than thirty books for young readers, including the award-winning Apartment 713, the MiNRS trilogy, the Neil Flambe Capers, the Hockey Super Six series, and the nonfiction titles Follow Your Stuff, Follow Your Money, Basketballogy, and Baseballogy. He co-wrote, with Basil Sylvester, the Governor General's Award-shortlisted The Fabulous Zed Watson! and The Night of the Living Zed. Kevin was once a sportscaster and radio host, and now spends much of his time avoiding work by walking his dog and watching sports. He was also a pretty good soccer player a mean defender with a shot and zero dribbling skills. Then he got old. Kevin lives in Toronto.

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