{"product_id":"9781805701705","title":"Cristiano Ronaldo","description":"By: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara   | Series: Little People, BIG DREAMS Volume 143\u003chr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the incredible story of Cristiano Ronaldo, an inspirational athlete, global mega star and one of the world’s greatest footballers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born in 1985 on the island of Madeira, Portugal. Ronaldo’s father was the equipment manager of a local football club, Andorinha, and Ronaldo played for the team from the age of seven. Aged 12 he signed for Sporting CP, a Portuguese club. Showing great determination and self-belief from a young age, Ronaldo knew he had the ability to play semi-professional football so, aged 14, he persuaded his family he should give up education and focus solely on football. Despite a setback in 2015 when he underwent surgery for a heart condition called tachycardia, Ronaldo persevered with his dreams, and in 2003, while still a teenager, he joined Manchester United. It was here he won three consecutive Premier League titles, the Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup. In 2009, he signed with Real Madrid for a then-record transfer fee. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA key player for the Portuguese national team since his debut in 2003, Ronaldo holds the world record for international goals, scoring 136 in total. A proud captain, he's led Portugal to many victories, including the European Championship in 2016. Ronaldo’s remarkable, record-breaking career is a story of hard work and determination, one that is sure to resonate with young sports fans, inspiring them to dream big and believe that anything is possible. Ronaldo is also known for his charity work, using his fame to raise awareness and help good causes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis inspirational book features \u003cb\u003edynamic illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eextra facts \u003c\/b\u003eat the back, including a \u003cb\u003ebiographical timeline\u003c\/b\u003e with historical photos and a detailed profile of the athlete’s life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLittle People, BIG DREAMS\u003c\/b\u003e is a \u003cb\u003ebestselling biography series for kids\u003c\/b\u003e that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The \u003cb\u003eboard books\u003c\/b\u003e are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The \u003cb\u003ehardback \u003c\/b\u003eversions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the \u003cb\u003etreasuries\u003c\/b\u003e each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in \u003cb\u003eboxed gift sets\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eActivity books and a journal \u003c\/b\u003eprovide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frances Lincoln Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"GB - Hardback","offer_id":48635250704611,"sku":"DTRQTUK-9781805701705","price":85.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1778\/4925\/files\/O_d076a1ed-b8e4-4afa-8dab-3115abd9842b.jpg?v=1775204458","url":"https:\/\/buybookbook.com\/en-mo\/products\/9781805701705","provider":"買書書 BuyBookBook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}