The Illustrated Laws of Soccer [Paperback]

George Fischer (Author), Patrick T. McRae (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up

A clear and concise, illustrated introduction to the rules of the game. Reviewed and endorsed by the U.S. Soccer Foundation, the text presents the 17 basic laws of the game in an easy-to-understand format. The text includes descriptions of players' positions, explanations of fouls and penalties, definitions of key terms and more. Includes detailed, full-color illustrations.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-5-Both of these books consist of a one-page history of the sport, succinctly written rules, a summary, and a few paragraphs on sportsmanlike behavior. However, the appeal of the titles is vastly different. In Basketball, Zuehlke's use of shading makes many of the players' skin look slightly purple or green, and their heads are often misshapen or awkwardly posed. On the other hand, Bennett compares the two-guard and point-guard systems clearly and in such a way that even players in their second season will find the information of interest. Conversely, McRae's illustrations in Soccer are cleanly drawn, colorful, and realistic. Fischer describes the "laws" of the game in a non-technical manner and includes selected referee and linesmen signals. The presentation is not as in-depth as Caroline Arnold's Soccer (Watts, 1991), or as busy as Gary Lineker's Young Soccer Player (Dorling Kindersley, 1994), but will serve its purpose in libraries needing more on the subject.
Blair Christolon, Prince William Library, Manassas, VA
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Ideals Childrens Books (July 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571020209
• ISBN-13: 978-1571020208
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,733,036 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Covers the basic skills and the rules of game very well., January 25, 1999

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This review is from: The Illustrated Laws of Soccer (Paperback)

I thought the diagrams really helped explain many of the rules and penalties. This would be a good "starter" book or simple research-type book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for U-6 through U-9 players, January 5, 2002

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Even though I only give this book 4 stars, it's perfect for a young player to go over, reviewing it with his or her family or an older brother or sister. I withhold that fifth star because my experience is that once a player is a fifth grader or so, it's a little too simplistic for ambitious U-10 players! Seriously, if I were building a resource area for a YMCA or a soccer club, I'd purchase several copies of this book to help the younger players learn the rules.

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for U-6 through U-9 players, January 5, 2002

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Richard Gordon (Wilmington, DE USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Illustrated Laws of Soccer (Paperback)

Even though I only give this book 4 stars, it's perfect for a young player to go over, reviewing it with his or her family or an older brother or sister. I withhold that fifth star because my experience is that once a player is a fifth grader or so, it's a little too simplistic for ambitious U-10 players! Seriously, if I were building a resource area for a YMCA or a soccer club, I'd purchase several copies of this book to help the younger players learn the rules.