Art and Science of Skateboarding
Monika Davies
Art and Science of Skateboarding
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Monika Davies
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The skateboard zooms beneath your feet as you try a new trick. Wheels spin, trucks turn, and physics comes alive with every move—but will you stick the landing? The adventure of science and art is just rolling your way!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This engaging book introduces early readers to the science and engineering behind skateboarding, combining factual information with real-world examples. Designed for ages 5-8, it supports STEAM learning with hands-on challenges and insights from professionals, making complex concepts accessible and fun. The content is age-appropriate, free of intense themes, and encourages curiosity about science and technology.
Why we rated Art and Science of Skateboarding 7C
Art and Science of Skateboarding is written at a Level 2 reading level across 35 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Art and Science of Skateboarding works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Art and Science of Skateboarding as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Art and Science of Skateboarding explores science & nature, sports, steam, engineering, and informational text — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about science & nature, sports, steam.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781493867172
- Pages
- 35
- Publisher
- Teacher Created Materials
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Nonfiction