Congratulations to David Beckham and the Los Angeles Galaxy

Yesterday was the M.L.S. Cup between the Los Angeles Galaxy and the Houston Dynamo. Yesterday was also the last day of Beckham's five-year M.L.S. contract. Will he return for another season? Who knows. At least we know that he did his best to help his team win yesterday.

Enslow's biography on David Beckham is a 2010 title, written for the middle school reader. At 128 pages, this biography describes his childhood in England, his life as a professional soccer player, as well as his role as Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Children's Fund.

Curriculum Connections newsletter and the World Cup

School Library Journal's Curriculum Connections newsletter talks about the World Cup and features soccer books. One of Enslow's titles, David Beckham: Gifted and Giving Soccer Star is mentioned.

Enslow also has other new books on soccer. Soccer Skills is great for learning how to play the game, including practice tips and building social skills.

Goal! Science Projects with Soccer is another terrific book for students, making learning physics fun.

Today is David Beckham's birthday

David Beckham

Gifted and Giving Soccer Star
Author: J Chris Roselius
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3587-4

Publication Year: 2010
Interest Level: Grades 5-up
Page Count: 128

One of the most popular athletes in the world, soccer star David Beckham's skills are second to none. As he grew into an international superstar, Beckham used his fame to help the sport of soccer grow and make a better future for underprivileged children throughout the world.

Beckham's Return!

David Beckham faces Manchester United today for the first time since leaving the team in 2003. Beckham plays for AC Milan- the team he is "on loan" to from LA Galaxy- in a Champions League match.

For more information, see this article: http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7018060950

Enslow has a great new book out on David Beckham, click this link to check it out! David Beckham: Gifted and Giving Soccer Star