Super Bowl I
Ward, Don
Super Bowl I
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Green Bay Packers Vs. Kansas City Chiefs, January 15, 1967, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
by Ward, Don
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 Green Bay Packers didn’t just play football—they made history! In their very first Super Bowl, they showed the world what champions look like and why every game counts. This story proves that sometimes, the biggest win is about heart and teamwork.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book introduces early readers to the landmark 1967 Super Bowl game where the Green Bay Packers triumphed over the Kansas City Chiefs. It’s a simple, engaging narrative suitable for ages 5-8 that celebrates sportsmanship and teamwork in a historical context. Parents should note that it focuses on the positive aspects of football history without graphic content.
Why we rated Super Bowl I 7C
Super Bowl I 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, Super Bowl I works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Super Bowl I 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, Super Bowl I explores sports, history, and teamwork — 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, history, teamwork.
- ✓ 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
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
- 9780898131239
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Creative Company
- Published
- 1983
- Type
- Nonfiction