Bear Bryant, football's winning coach

E. Simpson Smith

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Bear Bryant, football's winning coach

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Football's Winning Coach

by E. Simpson Smith

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The roar of the crowd fills the air, and the smell of fresh-cut grass tickles your nose. Every play on the field is a chance to prove yourself, and Coach Bear Bryant leads his team with heart and grit. Feel the thrill of victory and the lessons of hard work echo through the stadium.

Themes

SportsBiographyLeadershipPerseveranceTeamwork

Quick Assessment

This biography introduces young readers to Bear Bryant, the legendary University of Alabama football coach known for his dedication and leadership. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book highlights themes of perseverance, teamwork, and sportsmanship through an accessible narrative. It contains no content concerns and provides positive role modeling through Bryant's story.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
ISBN
0802765262
Pages
128
Publisher
Walker & Company
Published
1984
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Football coaches

Subjects

Bryant, Paul WUniversity of AlabamaFootballAlabama Crimson TideFootball CoachesUnited States

People

Paul W. Bryant

Places

United States