Soccer (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)

By Melissa Santoyo and National Geographic Kids

Paperback

Published on Apr 28, 2026 | 32 Pages

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Grades K–3
Ages 5–8

Learn all about one of the most popular sports in the world—soccer!—in this fun Level 2 Reader from National Geographic Kids!

From passing balls and scoring goals to how soccer got its name and where it started, kids will love learning all about the world’s most popular team sport. This Level 2 reader is perfect for any soccer superfan or beginner athlete. Kids will meet some of the sport’s most famous players and learn about global tournaments like the FIFA World Cup.

Complete with a helpful glossary of need-to-know terms and dynamic action shots in National Geographic’s eye-catching style, this reader is tailored for kids ready for longer sentences and more complex vocabulary.

NGK Level 2 Readers are perfect for kids who are ready for longer sentences and more complex vocabulary. New words are defined on the page, but occasional adult help might be welcome.

"[A] well-rounded summary for young enthusiasts while successfully balancing technical basics with the visceral excitement of the game....An easy, well-written entry for sports-loving early readers." —School Library Journal

ISBN 9781426224959 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Apr 28, 2026
Published by National Geographic Kids
Pages 32
Dimensions 6 x 9
Age Range 5-8 years
Grade Grades K-3
Reading Level Fountas/Pinnell: N

ISBN 9781426378027 (Paperback)
Published on Apr 28, 2026
Published by National Geographic Kids
Pages 32
Dimensions 6 x 9
Age Range 5-8 years
Grade Grades K-3
Reading Level Fountas/Pinnell: N

Melissa Santoyo

National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids believes in the awesome power of science, exploration, and storytelling, and our children’s books bring the best of this incredible world directly to readers’ hands. Fun, colorful, and jam-packed with cool info, Nat Geo Kids books are also fact-checked, expert-reviewed, and 100 percent human-made—and from the only kids’ brand with roots in a world-class scientific organization. From leveled readers to photo-rich almanacs and from baby animals to dangerous dinosaurs, Nat Geo Kids has a book that will spark curiosity and ignite wonder in every young explorer!