Jake Burton Carpenter and the Snowboard (Inventions and Discovery)
Michael O'Hearn
Jake Burton Carpenter and the Snowboard (Inventions and Discovery)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Michael O'Hearn
Illustrated by Ron Frenz
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
Jake Burton Carpenter changed winter forever by inventing the snowboard! Discover how one person's big idea turned a simple board into a thrilling sport loved by millions. This story shows why dreaming big can make a huge splash on the snowy slopes.
Quick Assessment
This graphic novel biography introduces young readers aged 5-8 to Jake Burton Carpenter, the inventor who revolutionized snowboarding. Through engaging visuals and simple text, it highlights innovation and perseverance in a real-life story of invention and sport. The content is appropriate for early readers with an emphasis on technology and biography.
Why we rated Jake Burton Carpenter and the Snowboard (Inventions and Discovery) 7C
Jake Burton Carpenter and the Snowboard (Inventions and Discovery) 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 (Inventions and Discovery) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Jake Burton Carpenter and the Snowboard (Inventions and Discovery) 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 (Inventions and Discovery) explores biography & autobiography, technology - inventions, 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 biography & autobiography, technology - inventions, sports.
- ✓ 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
- 9780736896436
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- October 2006
- Type
- Nonfiction