Swimming Basics (Treehouse Paperbacks)

C. Rob Orr

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Swimming Basics (Treehouse Paperbacks)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by C. Rob Orr

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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

Splash! The cool water tickles your skin as you kick and glide through the pool. Feel your breath steady as you learn to swim like a fish, mastering strokes that make you strong and confident.

Themes

SwimmingSportsLearningConfidence Building

Quick Assessment

This beginner-friendly book introduces young readers to the basics of swimming, including various strokes and breathing techniques. Designed for early readers aged 5 to 8, it combines simple text with engaging illustrations to build water confidence and safety awareness.

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

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
ISBN
9780138795948
Pages
48
Publisher
Prentice Hall
Published
February 1984
Type
Fiction

Genres

Swimming.

Subjects

Swimming