GREAT MOMENTS IN PRO FOOTBALL - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
Bill Gutman
GREAT MOMENTS IN PRO FOOTBALL - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
GREAT MOMENTS IN PRO FOOTBALL - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED (Sports Illustrated Books)
by Bill Gutman
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered what makes a football play truly unforgettable? Imagine the roar of the crowd as records shatter and players pull off magic on the field. But what moments will stand the test of time in the world of pro football?
Quick Assessment
This book offers a captivating look at the most memorable moments and players in professional football, perfect for young readers aged 13 to 18 who are sports enthusiasts. It combines thrilling highlights with inspiring stories, making it an engaging introduction to football history. The content is appropriate for middle school to high school readers, with no sensitive material.
Why we rated GREAT MOMENTS IN PRO FOOTBALL - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED 9C
GREAT MOMENTS IN PRO FOOTBALL - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 132 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, GREAT MOMENTS IN PRO FOOTBALL - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate GREAT MOMENTS IN PRO FOOTBALL - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED 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, GREAT MOMENTS IN PRO FOOTBALL - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED explores sports, adventure, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, adventure, friendship.
- ✓ 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.
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
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
- 9780671709693
- Pages
- 132
- Publisher
- Simon Spotlight Entertainment
- Published
- August 1, 1990
- Type
- Nonfiction