Lionel Messi: 5-Minute Genius Stories by Alexander, Heather

Lionel Messi: 5-Minute Genius Stories

Argentinian star athlete Lionel Messi is the most decorated player in the history of professional soccer. Readers...
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Author: Heather Alexander
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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Lionel Messi: 5-Minute Genius Stories by Alexander, Heather

Lionel Messi: 5-Minute Genius Stories

$20.38

Lionel Messi: 5-Minute Genius Stories

$20.38
Author: Heather Alexander
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Argentinian star athlete Lionel Messi is the most decorated player in the history of professional soccer. Readers get to know him through ten fast-paced stories that showcase his astonishing skill, his commitment to the game, his creativity as a playmaker, and his love of his family and his sport.

Each book in this collectible series is an exciting combination of the perpetually popular 5 Minute stories format and nonfiction biographies for young readers genres. The series' unique approach, with each book containing ten exciting stand-alone stories in the life of a genius plus bonus informational content on the science, craft, and history behind each story, creates an engaging reading experience for young readers. 5-Minute Genius explores a broad range of noteworthy individuals with STEM appeal for readers ages 6-9, from scientists like Albert Einstein and Ada Lovelace, to athletes like Lionel Messi and Simone Biles, to activists like Rosa Parks and the Suffragettes.

Author: Heather Alexander,Union Square Kids
Publisher: Union Square Kids
Published: 06/16/2026
Pages: 112
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 10.60h x 7.80w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781454961727
Audience: Ages 9-12

About the Author
Heather Alexander is the acclaimed author of more than 70 books for children. She writes both fiction and nonfiction for ages five through thirteen. Some of her many books include the award-winning A Child's Introduction to . . . series, Life on Earth lift-the-flap series, Wallace and Grace early chapter mystery book series, The Magic Stardust Friends early chapter book series, and the new middle grade series, Eat Bugs. In addition to writing, Heather works as a children's book editor, packager, and literary scout. She lives in Los Angeles.

Adam Ming is a Malaysian illustrator who grew up on Penang Island and now lives with his wife and daughter in Kuala Lumpur. He makes witty and energetic illustrations with a comic sensibility, and is obsessed with the creative process, constantly refining his own practice.


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