Sports Illustrated Baseball's Record Breakers

Bill Gutman

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Sports Illustrated Baseball's Record Breakers

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bill Gutman

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

The crowd roars as the ball soars through the air—will it break the record? Every pitch, catch, and home run tells a story of heroes who push the limits of the game. But just when you think you've seen it all, a new record shatters everything you knew about baseball.

Themes

SportsRecordsBaseballJuvenile literature

Quick Assessment

This engaging middle-grade nonfiction book highlights the greatest players and record-breaking moments in baseball history. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers inspiring facts and feats that celebrate the sport's past and present. Parents should note it contains detailed sports statistics and terminology appropriate for readers comfortable with grade 4.5 reading level.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

144 pages
ISBN
9789993247357
Pages
144
Publisher
Simon Spotlight Entertainment
Published
March 1990
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

BaseballMiscellaneaRecordsUnited States