This book chronicles the life of Julie Ertz, midfielder of the Chicago Red Stars in the National Women's Soccer League and member of the U.S. national team. Readers will learn how Ertz went from a travel team in Arizona to becoming a superstar at Santa Clara University, and then to the FIFA World Cup at just age 23. Throughout her career, Ertz has been the recipient of many awards, including the 2017 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year. Her hard work, dedication, and passion offer a model for success and teaches young readers to dream big.
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Release date
December 15, 2018 -
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781538348482
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Languages
- Spanish; Castilian
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Levels
- ATOS Level: 5.6
- Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
- Text Difficulty: 4
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Reviews
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May 1, 2019
Gr 2-4-These slim volumes detail the early lives and careers of soccer's superstars. Even soccer fanatics are bound to learn something new. Readers may be surprised to see how many of these elite athletes began playing professionally as teenagers-all but American Julie Ertz went pro before they were legal adults. It's also beneficial for readers to see how their immaturity affected the athletes; both Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suárez struggled with demonstrating good sportsmanship in their early careers. Readers may know that Lionel Messi is physically small, but they might not know that he was diagnosed at a young age with a growth hormone deficiency. It never held him back, though. His prowess got him a contract with FC Barcelona, who paid for his medical treatments. VERDICT With big-name bios, this is a great series for rabid soccer fans.
Copyright 2019 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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May 1, 2019
Gr 2-4-These slim volumes detail the early lives and careers of soccer's superstars. Even soccer fanatics are bound to learn something new. Readers may be surprised to see how many of these elite athletes began playing professionally as teenagers-all but American Julie Ertz went pro before they were legal adults. It's also beneficial for readers to see how their immaturity affected the athletes; both Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Su�rez struggled with demonstrating good sportsmanship in their early careers. Readers may know that Lionel Messi is physically small, but they might not know that he was diagnosed at a young age with a growth hormone deficiency. It never held him back, though. His prowess got him a contract with FC Barcelona, who paid for his medical treatments. VERDICT With big-name bios, this is a great series for rabid soccer fans.
Copyright 2019 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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