Skateboarding (To the Extreme)
Matt Doeden
Skateboarding (To the Extreme)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Matt Doeden
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
Skateboarding is not just a sport—it's a way to fly on wheels! Discover the cool tricks, the gear that keeps you safe, and why skateboarding sparks so much excitement everywhere. Learn how every ollie and kickflip shows what you can do when you dare to roll!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces children ages 5 to 8 to the basics of skateboarding, including the sport's equipment and important safety tips. It offers straightforward, engaging explanations suitable for young readers in grades 1 and 2, promoting both physical activity and awareness of safe practices. The book contains no challenging content, making it an appropriate introduction to sports nonfiction.
Why we rated Skateboarding (To the Extreme) 7C
Skateboarding (To the Extreme) 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, Skateboarding (To the Extreme) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Skateboarding (To the Extreme) 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, Skateboarding (To the Extreme) explores juvenile sports, sports & recreation, and children's nonfiction — 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 juvenile sports, sports & recreation, children's nonfiction.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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
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
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780736827300
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- July 2004
- Type
- Nonfiction