Who is Pelé?
His parents may have named him Edson Arantes do Nascimento but, to the rest of the world, he is known as Pelé. This is 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 is known as Pelé. 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, Pelé 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.
| SKU | 117590 |
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| ISBN | 9780399542619 |
| Language | English |
| Page Count | 112 |
| Product Type | Paperback Books |
| Book Type | Chapter Books |
| Additional Contributor | Andrew Thomson |
| Primary Contributor | James Buckley, Jr. |
| Age Groups | Ages 7 to 9 |
| Publisher | PRH - Penguin Random House |