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Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7
Discover how a young boy born in Portugal with a passion for soccer worked hard to become one of the most famous athletes of all time in this exciting addition to the Who HQ Now series that features newsmakers and trending topics, now in Spanish!
When he was just twelve years old, Cristiano Ronaldo was recruited to play professional soccer for a team in Portugal, 600 miles from his home on the island of Madeira, a region of Portugal. For the next twenty-five years, Cristiano would prove to the world that he is one of the greatest to ever play the game. Author James Buckley Jr. takes readers through each exciting moment—from Cristiano's first championship with Manchester United to each of his five Ballon d'Or–winning seasons.
Cristiano has spent his career playing for teams in Portugal, England, Spain, and Italy. And he is the first player to win league championships in England, Spain, and Italy. Outside the world of soccer, Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most famous people in the world—a true international superstar.
Series Overview: Who HQ Now retains all the best and beloved features of the Who Was? series at a lower page count and price point, allowing us to more quickly bring trending topics and newsworthy subjects to the market.
About the Author
James Buckley Jr. has written more than fifty books for kids, including Who Was Ernest Shackleton? and Who Was Roberto Clemente?
Yanitzia Canetti is the head of Brickhouse Learning. Yanitzia works as a literary consultant, writer, and translator across all major publishing houses. An expert in both the trade and educational markets, she has published over five hundred books in Spanish. In 2011, she was selected by People magazine as one of the 25 Most Powerful Hispanic Women of the World.
Author Residence: Santa Barbara, CA
Gregory Copeland is an award-winning illustrator who specializes in representational art and portraiture, as well as historical and horror/fantasy subjects. He paints both digitally and traditionally with oils.