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Super Bowl XII

Richard Rambeck

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Super Bowl XII

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Dallas Cowboys Vs. Denver Broncos, January 15, 1978, New Orleans Superdome

by Richard Rambeck

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched

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 roar of the crowd fills the air as players dash across the shiny, green field. The smell of fresh-cut grass mixes with the excitement of the big game. Feel the rush as the Dallas Cowboys score big and make history in an unforgettable Super Bowl showdown!

Themes

SportsHistoryDallas CowboysDenver BroncosFriendshipAdventure

Quick Assessment

This early reader book introduces young children to the thrilling 1978 Super Bowl XII, where the Dallas Cowboys triumphed over the Denver Broncos. It's a straightforward depiction of an important sports event, suitable for ages 5-8, with simple language and vivid imagery to engage early readers. Parents can expect content focused on sports history without any intense or mature themes.

Why we rated Super Bowl XII 7C

Super Bowl XII 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 XII works for readers up to grade 4.0.

We rate Super Bowl XII 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 XII explores sports, history, dallas cowboys, denver broncos, and friendship — 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.
  • Kids drawn to stories about sports, history, dallas cowboys.
  • Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
9780898131345
Pages
32
Publisher
Creative Company
Published
1983
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Dallas CowboysDenver BroncosFootballSuper Bowl