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Age Range
5 - 9
Genre
narrative nonfiction
Copyright Year
2026-05-05
Page Count
32
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Grade Level
K - 4th
ISBN
9798765667989
Themes
soccer
cultures around the world

The World Game: Soccer Circles the Globe

Written by John Coy and Illustrated by Phùng Nguyên Quang

This fast-paced, global story takes readers on a soccer game that moves across different countries and time zones. From Chicago to India, Nigeria to China, kids everywhere dribble, pass, and score, showing that no matter where you live, soccer connects people around the world. Also known as football in many places, the game brings energy, teamwork, and excitement to every stop on the journey. This action-filled book celebrates the power of sport to bring kids together across cultures.

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The World Game: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, The World Game: Soccer Circles the Globe.
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The World Game: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, The World Game: Soccer Circles the Globe.
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The World Game: Word Search

After reading The World Game: Soccer Circles the Globe by John Coy, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.
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The World Game: Criss Cross

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Age Range
5 - 9
Genre
narrative nonfiction
Copyright Year
2026-05-05
Page Count
32
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Grade Level
K - 4th
ISBN
9798765667989
Themes
soccer
cultures around the world
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