Robert Cade :
Joanne Mattern
Robert Cade :
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Gatorade Inventor
by Joanne Mattern
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.
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About This Book
The fizz of cold Gatorade splashes in a thirsty football player's hands, just like it did the very first time! Imagine a boy in Texas dreaming big, mixing science and sports to invent a drink that would refresh champions everywhere. But how did Robert Cade's curious mind go from his childhood to changing the game forever? That's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This engaging biography introduces young readers to Robert Cade, the inventor of Gatorade, following his journey from childhood in Texas through his education and career. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, the book includes accessible text, historical photos, and helpful features like a timeline and glossary. It provides an inspiring look at innovation and perseverance without any content concerns.
Why we rated Robert Cade : 7C
Robert Cade : is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Robert Cade : works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Robert Cade : 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, Robert Cade : explores inventors, science & nature, sports, historical, and family — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about inventors, science & nature, sports.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
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
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781617148682
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- ABDO Publishing Company
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction