Lionel Messi: A Soccer Star Who Cares

By Kimberly Gatto

Book Overview

Born in Argentina, soccer star Lionel Messi is most famous for being the best player on perhaps Spain's best team, FC Barcelona. During the 2011-12 season, Messi scored an astonishing 73 goals in 60 league games. When not on the pitch, Messi continues to amaze. Through his Leo Messi Foundation, he works to provide underprivileged children with access to education and healthcare. Readers will be both captivated by the action and touched by his rags-to-riches story.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0766042995
• ISBN13: 9780766042995
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Enslow Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.6" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 5