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Lionel Messi: 5-Minute Genius Stories

By (author) Heather Alexander, Illustrated by Adam Ming

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Price: R 391.95


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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.

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Normally shipped | Forthcoming
Publisher | Union Square & Co.
Published date | 9 Jul 2026
Language |
Format | Hardback
Pages | 112
Dimensions | 267 x 197 x 0mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 0g
ISBN | 978-1-4549-6172-7
Readership Age |
BISAC | juvenile nonfiction / biography & autobiography / general
Expected | 16 Jun 2026

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Normally shipped | Forthcoming. Coming into print soon, we are accepting back orders for this item
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