Help your child learn about football with this fact-packed guide, giant wallchart, interactive clip-art CD and dedicated website From why gloves make a goalkeepers job easier, to why heading a ball in the 1870s could be deadly, let your child become a footie afficianado with this premier guide to the world’s favourite sport, its history, tactics, teams, superstars and supporters. They’ll discover more tackling the dedicated Eyewitness website and downloading 100s of sporty images from the clip-art CD. Then use the top division pull-out wallchart to decorate their room. A winner for projects or just for fun, make sure your young football fan learns everything they need to know about 'the beautiful game'.

The global game

History of football

Laws of the game

The referee

The pitch

Football skills

The goalkeeper

Tactics

Injury time

Footballs

Football boots

Football outfits

Accessories

Famous players

Medals and caps

Famous clubs

The fans

Match day

The stadium

The World Cup

Cups and trophies

Playing the game

Memorabilia

The business of football

The science of football

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