Olympic records

Name: Olympic records
Author: Thomas Adamson
ISBN: 9781626177857

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Thomas Adamson

Blastoff! Discovery; Incredible Sports Records (Bellwether)

Reading Level 4-5 C · Gentle Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes. Its HootRating code, C, means gentle content.

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About This Book

Discover the thrilling world of Olympic achievements through captivating pictures and fascinating facts. Explore the incredible records set by athletes from around the globe, inspiring young readers to dream big and celebrate sportsmanship. Perfect for curious minds eager to learn about the history and excitement of the Olympic Games.

Themes

Sports Historical Science & Nature

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Olympic records C (Gentle)

Olympic records is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 32 pages (approximately 1,859 words). Reading-wise, most kids in grade 5 and up can manage Olympic records on their own; younger readers can enjoy it with a parent or teacher reading along.

Read aloud, Olympic records takes about 12 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Olympic records as C (Gentle) 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, Olympic records explores sports, historical, and science & nature — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, historical, science & nature.
✓ 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

C · Gentle

Emotional

Gentle

Physical

Gentle

Social

Gentle

Thematic

Gentle

Reading the HootRating code: the first letter is the content intensity (C = Gentle · L = Mild · M = Moderate · I = Intense · V = Very Intense); the second, when there is one, is the kind of content that drives it (E = Emotional · P = Physical · S = Social · T = Thematic). Reading level and age range are rated separately. How we rate

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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