Full STEAM Soccer
Sean McCollum
Full STEAM Soccer
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics of the Game
by Sean McCollum
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 thump of the soccer ball echoes across the field, fresh grass tickling your toes and the crisp air buzzing with excitement. Feel the rush as science and art come alive in every kick, pass, and goal. Soccer isn’t just a game—it’s a whole world of discovery waiting to be explored.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces children ages 5 to 8 to the exciting connections between soccer and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) concepts. The book combines engaging facts with simple explanations, making it accessible for young readers while encouraging curiosity about sports and learning. It contains no notable content concerns and is suitable for early elementary students.
Why we rated Full STEAM Soccer 7C
Full STEAM Soccer is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Full STEAM Soccer works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Full STEAM Soccer 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, Full STEAM Soccer explores sports, science & nature, and juvenile literature — 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 sports, science & nature, juvenile literature.
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
- 9781543530407
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction