Jake Burton Carpenter And the Snowboard (Graphic Library)
Michael O'Hearn
Jake Burton Carpenter And the Snowboard (Graphic Library)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Michael O'Hearn
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
Have you ever wondered how the snowboard was invented? Imagine a world without snowboarding, then meet Jake Burton Carpenter, who changed everything with his amazing ideas and inventions. But how did he turn a simple board into a whole new winter sport?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This graphic novel introduces young readers to Jake Burton Carpenter, the pioneer behind the modern snowboard and the sport of snowboarding. Designed for early readers ages 5-8, it offers an accessible and engaging biography that highlights creativity, innovation, and American history. The book is appropriate for young children with no intense content, making it a great educational read about design and perseverance.
Why we rated Jake Burton Carpenter And the Snowboard (Graphic Library) 7C
Jake Burton Carpenter And the Snowboard (Graphic Library) 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, Jake Burton Carpenter And the Snowboard (Graphic Library) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Jake Burton Carpenter And the Snowboard (Graphic Library) 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, Jake Burton Carpenter And the Snowboard (Graphic Library) explores biography, design and construction, adventure, united states, and children's 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 biography, design and construction, adventure.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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
- 9780736864817
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- July 25, 2006
- Type
- Nonfiction