Cool skateboarding facts
Sandra Donovan
Cool skateboarding facts
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sandra Donovan
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
Skateboarding is not just a sport—it's a world full of amazing tricks and incredible records! Discover how this fun activity started and what makes it so cool. You'll be amazed at what you can learn about skateboards and the people who ride them!
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces children ages 5-8 to the fascinating world of skateboarding through simple text and vibrant photos. It covers the history, equipment, tricks, and records associated with the sport, making it an engaging and educational choice for young readers interested in active hobbies. The content is age-appropriate with no sensitive themes.
Why we rated Cool skateboarding facts 7C
Cool skateboarding facts is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Cool skateboarding facts works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Cool skateboarding facts 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, Cool skateboarding facts explores juvenile literature, sports, and adventure — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about juvenile literature, sports, adventure.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
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
3/10A 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
- 9781429653039
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Nonfiction