Kickboxing
Thomas Streissguth
Kickboxing
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Thomas Streissguth
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 what it takes to become a kickboxing champion? Imagine stepping into the ring, your gloves ready, and your heart beating fast. What skills and training will turn you into an elite fighter?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book introduces early readers to the sport of kickboxing, explaining its basics, the necessary equipment, and the discipline required to compete. Suitable for children ages 5-8, it offers an engaging overview of this extreme sport with age-appropriate language and concepts.
Why we rated Kickboxing 7LP
Kickboxing is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Kickboxing works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Kickboxing as 7LP ("Light — Physical") 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, Kickboxing explores sports & recreation - extreme sports, sports & recreation - general, and juvenile nonfiction — 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 & recreation - extreme sports, sports & recreation - general, juvenile nonfiction.
- ✓ 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
7LP — Light — PhysicalNo 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
- 9781600141409
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Torque Books
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Nonfiction