Nba Slam & Jam Math Skills (NBA Slam & Jam Skills Series)
Scholastic Books
Nba Slam & Jam Math Skills (NBA Slam & Jam Skills Series)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Measurement, Fractions, Decimals & Percents
by Scholastic Books
The text is written at a 2nd 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
Ever wonder how basketball stars use math to slam dunk their way to victory? Imagine solving cool math challenges while diving into the fast-paced world of NBA action. Can you master the skills on and off the court?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This engaging educational book combines basketball-themed activities with math skill-building exercises, designed for young readers around grade 2 level but marketed to teens. It features vibrant artwork and interactive challenges to motivate learners, making math accessible and fun. The content is appropriate for children and encourages practical application of basic math concepts.
Why we rated Nba Slam & Jam Math Skills (NBA Slam & Jam Skills Series) 7C
Nba Slam & Jam Math Skills (NBA Slam & Jam Skills Series) 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, Nba Slam & Jam Math Skills (NBA Slam & Jam Skills Series) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Nba Slam & Jam Math Skills (NBA Slam & Jam Skills Series) 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, Nba Slam & Jam Math Skills (NBA Slam & Jam Skills Series) explores education / teaching, sports, and study aids - mathematics — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about education / teaching, sports, study aids - mathematics.
- ✓ 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
- 9780590188470
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Published
- October 1997
- Type
- Nonfiction