Like most DK books, this is a good all-around introduction about playing soccer, with the rules explained and some skills training ideas provided. Several current and former players are featured throughout as sidebars; there's only one woman mentioned (and one more illustrating the change from "linesman" to the gender-neutral "assistant referee"). There was one odd editing spot: a mention that "the perfect player has yet to grace the field" on the same page that Pele is listed as "the perfect player." There are better books on specific topics of soccer, but this makes a good all-in-one title.

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LT Haiku:

Overview of the
Beautiful game with rules and
Hints to get better. ( )