Soccer (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)

By: Melissa Santoyo, National Geographic Kids

Published by Random House, 2026-04-28

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.

Level 2 books 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.