Soccer techniques in pictures
Michael Brown
Soccer techniques in pictures
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Michael Brown
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
What if you could learn every soccer trick and move like a pro coach? Imagine stepping onto the field with secret skills that make you the star of the game. But can you handle the pressure when the final whistle blows?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This illustrated guide introduces young readers to fundamental soccer techniques and tactics through clear pictures and simple explanations. Designed for early readers aged 5 to 8, it emphasizes skill development, teamwork, and basic strategies in a friendly and accessible way. There is no intense content; the focus is on encouraging physical activity and sportsmanship.
Why we rated Soccer techniques in pictures 8C
Soccer techniques in pictures is written at a Level 3 reading level across 79 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Soccer techniques in pictures works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Soccer techniques in pictures as 8C ("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, Soccer techniques in pictures explores sports, friendship, teamwork, and skill development — 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 sports, friendship, teamwork.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0399517014
- Pages
- 79
- Publisher
- Human Kinetics
- Published
- 1991
- Type
- Fiction