Lionel Messi: 5-Minute Genius Stories

By Heather Alexander

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1454961724
• ISBN13: 9781454961727
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Union Square Kids
• Length: 112 Pages
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.0" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4