What reading level is Olympic gold 1936?

Olympic gold 1936 by Michael Burgan is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Olympic gold 1936 appropriate for?

Olympic gold 1936 is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8LS (Light — Social).

What genre is Olympic gold 1936?

Olympic gold 1936 is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Olympic gold 1936 have any content warnings?

Olympic gold 1936 has a HootRating of 8LS (Light — Social). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Olympic gold 1936?

Olympic gold 1936 by Michael Burgan is 64 pages.

Olympic gold 1936

Michael Burgan

Olympic gold 1936

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

How the Image of Jesse Owens Crushed Hitler's Evil Myth

by Michael Burgan

Reading Level 3 8LS Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Jesse Owens races down the track, the crowd roaring all around him. Cameras flash as he leaps over the finish line—what will happen next on this unforgettable day? The whole world is watching, but not everyone is happy about who’s winning.

Themes

African American athletesPhotographyOlympicsHistorical

Quick Assessment

This early reader introduces young children to Jesse Owens's historic achievements at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, highlighting his role in challenging Nazi propaganda. The book includes historical photographs and simple language appropriate for ages 5 to 8. Parents should note it touches on themes of racial inequality and political history in a way accessible to early readers.