Mia Hamm: Winners Never Quit! - Hardcover

Hamm, Mia

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060740507 ISBN 13: 9780060740504

Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books, 2004

Synopsis

Soccer star and Olympic gold medalist Mia Hamm tells the story of how Mia, a competitive child in a large family, learns to be part of a team and work together with her six brothers and sisters.

About this title

About the Author:

Mia Hamm, star of the U.S. National Soccer Team, Olympic Gold Medalist, World Cup champion, and five-time U.S. Soccer Player of the Year, is the world's greatest female soccer player. She serves as an important role model for children, inspiring them to strive for their dreams. In 1999 she formed the Mia Hamm Foundation benefiting bone marrow disease patients and their families, as well as providing athletic opportunities for young women. Mia is the author of the national bestseller Go For the Goal: A Champion's Guide to Winning in Soccer and Life. When she is not traveling the world playing soccer, she resides in Austin, Texas.

From the Back Cover:

Free Mia Hamm photo inside!

Mia loves playing soccer. That is, until she has trouble scoring a goal when her team is about to lose. Before she can lose, she quits. Fed up with her attitude, Mia's brothers and sisters will not let her play with them anymore. Will Mia learn that beinga team player is more important than winning or losing the game?

This wonderful and motivating story from America's soccer champion shows kids that:

Winners Never Quit!

About this edition

• Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0060740507
• ISBN 13: 9780060740504
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Thompson Carol