Swimming
Lisa Miles
Swimming
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lisa Miles
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
Have you ever wondered how swimmers glide through the water so fast? Imagine learning cool strokes like the freestyle and backstroke, then diving in with confidence to race against your friends. What secrets will you discover beneath the surface?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This engaging book introduces early readers to the basics of swimming and diving, covering various stroke techniques and racing skills. Designed for ages 5 to 8, it encourages physical activity and water confidence in a simple, accessible format. There is no content likely to cause concern for young children.
Why we rated Swimming 7C
Swimming 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, Swimming works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Swimming 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, Swimming explores sports & recreation - water sports, children: grades 1-2, and juvenile 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 sports & recreation - water sports, children: grades 1-2, juvenile 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.
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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
- 9780746025581
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- E.D.C. Publishing
- Published
- June 1995
- Type
- Nonfiction