Kids' Guide to Sports Design and Engineering
Thomas K. Adamson
Kids' Guide to Sports Design and Engineering
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Thomas K. Adamson
SI Kids Guide Books; Sports Illustrated Kids (Capstone)
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Discover how clever design and smart engineering have transformed the world of sports, from the fields players compete on to the gear they wear and use. This book takes you behind the scenes to see the inventions that make playing sports more exciting and fun.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6-7 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
7/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781476541556
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 6,549
- Read-Aloud
- ~44 min
- Text Density
- Light Text