Lionel Messi is global superstar on the soccer field. This book showcases Messi's childhood soccer skill, record-breaking professional career, and victory at the highest levels of the sport. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.