Product Overview
Author: Buckley Jr., James
Series: Who Was?
Age Range: 8 - 12 years
Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Known as Pelé, Edson Arantes do Nascimento,the now-retired professional soccer forward stunned Brazil when he began playing for the Santos soccer club at age fifteen. He then went on to captivate the world when he joined his country's national soccer team and helped them win three World Cup championships. Although he's hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments in soccer, Pelé has been an influential person in other areas. His work with organizations like UNICEF has helped improve conditions for children around the world.Â
