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Who Was Pelé?

 Author: James Buckley Jr.  Category: Biographies and Non-Fiction, Black History, Elementary School, Philanthropy, Sports, Upper Elementary  Reading Age: Elementary School, Upper Elementary  Country: Brazil, South America  Language: English  Buy Now
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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! His parents may have named him Edson Arantes do Nascimento, but to the rest of the world, he was known as Pelé. The 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 was hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments in soccer, Pelé was also an influential person both on and off the pitch. His work with organizations like UNICEF 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.”

Who Was Pelé?
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Illustrated by Andrew Thomson

Source: Publisher (Penguin Young Readers Group)

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