{"product_id":"lionel-messi-5-minute-genius-stories-9781454961727","title":"Lionel Messi: 5-Minute Genius Stories","description":"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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Heather Alexander,Union Square Kids\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Union Square Kids\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/16\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.60h x 7.80w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781454961727\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeather Alexander\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eA Child's Introduction to . . . \u003c\/i\u003eseries, \u003ci\u003eLife on Earth\u003c\/i\u003e lift-the-flap series, \u003ci\u003eWallace and Grace \u003c\/i\u003eearly chapter mystery book series, \u003ci\u003eThe Magic Stardust Friends \u003c\/i\u003eearly chapter book series, and the new middle grade series, \u003ci\u003eEat Bugs\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition to writing, Heather works as a children's book editor, packager, and literary scout. She lives in Los Angeles. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdam Ming\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Heather Alexander \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48483588407453,"sku":"9781454961727","price":20.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_be3ab16c-edb0-42b2-a39f-d63c2de2bf6f.jpg?v=1782288212","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/lionel-messi-5-minute-genius-stories-9781454961727","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}