BooksDirect

Description - ¿Quién fue Pelé? by James Buckley

La historia de un nino pobre de Brasil que se convirti en el mejor jugador de fotbol de todos los tiempos y uno de los atletas mas importantes del siglo XX.

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!

La historia de un nino pobre de Brasil que se convirti en el mejor jugador de fotbol de todos los tiempos y uno de los atletas mas importantes del siglo XX.

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!

Tal vez sus padres lo hayan llamado Edson Arantes do Nascimento, pero para el resto del mundo, era conocido como Pele. El delantero de fotbol sorprendi a Brasil cuando comenz a jugar para el club de fotbol Santos a los quince anos. Luego, cautiv al mundo cuando se uni al equipo nacional de fotbol de su pais y los ayud a ganar tres campeonatos de la Copa del Mundo. Aunque fue aclamado como un heroe nacional por sus logros en el fotbol, Pele tambien fue una persona influyente tanto dentro como fuera del campo. Su trabajo con organizaciones como UNICEF ayud a mejorar las condiciones de los ninos en todo el mundo. Los j venes lectores pueden aprender mas sobre el hombre que conect el fotbol con la frase "El Juego Bonito".

His parents may have named him Edson Arantes do Nascimento, but to the rest of the world, he is known as Pele. 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, Pele 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."

Buy ¿Quién fue Pelé? by James Buckley from Australia's Online Independent Bookstore, BooksDirect.

A Preview for this title is currently not available.
Who Were the Wright Brothers?
Paperback , May '14
RRP: $18.54 $16.68
Who Was Ernest Shackleton?
Paperback , Dec '13
RRP: $15.89 $14.30
Quienes Fueron Los Hermanos Wright?
Paperback , Jan '16
RRP: $34.36 $30.92
Who Was Jesse Owens?
Paperback , Aug '15
RRP: $18.54 $16.68
Who Was Booker T. Washington?
Paperback , Feb '18
RRP: $18.54 $16.68
Who Is Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson?
Paperback , Apr '21
RRP: $15.89 $14.30
Who Was Milton Hershey?
Paperback , Dec '13
RRP: $18.54 $16.68
Who Is Cristiano Ronaldo?
Paperback , Jan '99
RRP: $15.89 $14.30
Who Was Benedict Arnold?
Paperback , Oct '20
RRP: $15.89 $14.30
Who Was Jim Thorpe?
Paperback , Jun '23
RRP: $18.54 $16.68