Everything You Need to Know about Soccer!
DK Publishing
Everything You Need to Know about Soccer!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by DK Publishing
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
Have you ever wondered what makes soccer the world's most popular game? From the fastest goals to the coolest tricks, discover the secrets behind every kick, pass, and goal. But can you guess which player holds the record for the most goals scored?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This engaging nonfiction book offers young readers a comprehensive look at soccer, blending informative text with vivid photographs to explore the sport's rules, history, and key statistics. Designed for children ages 9 to 12, it serves as an accessible reference to deepen their understanding and appreciation of soccer without any complex or sensitive content.
Why we rated Everything You Need to Know about Soccer! 9C
Everything You Need to Know about Soccer! is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 144 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Everything You Need to Know about Soccer! works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Everything You Need to Know about Soccer! as 9C ("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, Everything You Need to Know about Soccer! explores sports & recreation, reference, juvenile nonfiction, and soccer — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports & recreation, reference, juvenile nonfiction.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9780744092035
- Pages
- 144
- Publisher
- DK Children
- Published
- 2024
- Type
- Nonfiction