What reading level is Playing America's game?

Playing America's game by Michael L. Cooper is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Playing America's game appropriate for?

Playing America's game is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8MS (Moderate — Social).

What genre is Playing America's game?

Playing America's game is nonfiction — Biography & Autobiography.

Does Playing America's game have any content warnings?

Playing America's game has a HootRating of 8MS (Moderate — 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 Playing America's game?

Playing America's game by Michael L. Cooper is 96 pages.

Playing America's game

Michael L. Cooper

Playing America's game

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Story of Negro League Baseball

by Michael L. Cooper

Reading Level 3 8MS 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

Have you ever wondered what it was like to play baseball when some players weren’t allowed in the big leagues just because of their skin color? Imagine a special league where amazing African American players showed their incredible skills and love for the game. What stories do their baseball gloves and bats hold that the world is just beginning to hear?

Themes

BaseballAfrican American HistoryBiographyHistoryComing of Age

Quick Assessment

Playing America's Game introduces young readers to the history of the Negro Baseball League through engaging photographs and simple text suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8. This book highlights the challenges African American players faced due to racial segregation and celebrates their contributions to baseball history. Parents should note its educational focus on history and social themes, presented in an age-appropriate manner.