Record breakers
Jon Scher
Record breakers
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jon Scher
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
About This Book
The crack of the bat echoes through the sunny ballpark, and the smell of fresh-cut grass fills the air. Imagine the excitement as players race to break records that have stood for years, their hearts pounding with every swing and catch. These incredible moments show just how thrilling baseball can be, leaving fans cheering and dreaming big.
Quick Assessment
This book introduces early readers to the fascinating world of baseball through stories behind record-breaking achievements. Suitable for children ages 5-8, it combines engaging narratives with accessible language to inspire interest in sports history. The content is gentle and appropriate for young readers exploring nonfiction themes related to baseball and its history.
Why we rated Record breakers 7C
Record breakers is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Record breakers works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Record breakers 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, Record breakers explores sports, history, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, history, adventure.
- ✓ 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
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
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Similar Books
Based on content and theme analysis
Record Breakers (Major League Baseball DK Readers)
Jon Scher
Record Breakers (Major League Baseball DK Readers)
Jon Scher
Sports Illustrated Baseball's Record Breakers
Bill Gutman
Sports Illustrated Baseball's Record Breakers
Bill Gutman
Amazing Baseball Records
Brian Howell
Amazing Baseball Records
Brian Howell
Record Breakers
James Buckley, Jr.
Record Breakers
James Buckley, Jr.
Baseball
Teddy Borth
Baseball
Teddy Borth
Football Record Breakers
Aaron Jonathan Gray
Football Record Breakers
Aaron Jonathan Gray
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0789498421
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
- Published
- 2003
- Type
- Nonfiction