Record Breakers (Major League Baseball DK Readers)
Jon Scher
Record Breakers (Major League Baseball DK Readers)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jon Scher
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.
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About This Book
Baseball isn’t just a game—it’s a world ruled by numbers! Discover the greatest players who smashed records and made history with every swing and pitch. These amazing feats show why baseball is more than just a sport—it’s a legend in the making.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Record Breakers introduces young readers to the fascinating world of baseball statistics, highlighting top players and their incredible achievements. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, this nonfiction book combines engaging facts with clear explanations, making it perfect for beginner readers interested in sports. It contains no mature content and provides an educational glimpse into America's favorite pastime.
Why we rated Record Breakers (Major League Baseball DK Readers) 9C
Record Breakers (Major League Baseball DK Readers) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Record Breakers (Major League Baseball DK Readers) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Record Breakers (Major League Baseball DK Readers) as 9C ("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 (Major League Baseball DK Readers) explores sports & recreation, baseball, nonfiction, and beginner readers — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports & recreation, baseball, nonfiction.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- ISBN
- 9780606342674
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
- Published
- October 2003
- Type
- Fiction