Swimming in Action (Sports in Action)
John Crossingham
Swimming in Action (Sports in Action)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by John Crossingham
Illustrated by Bonna Rouse
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
Swimming isn’t just fun—it’s a superpower you can learn! Discover the secrets behind four amazing strokes and how diving can turn any swim into an adventure. Knowing how to stay safe by the pool and even learning CPR could make all the difference someday.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This nonfiction book introduces young readers to the fundamentals of swimming, including the four main strokes, diving techniques, pool safety, and basic CPR. Written for early readers aged 5-8, it combines educational content with engaging visuals to promote physical activity and safety awareness. It’s a helpful resource for parents seeking to encourage swimming skills and water safety in their children.
Why we rated Swimming in Action (Sports in Action) 7C
Swimming in Action (Sports in Action) 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 in Action (Sports in Action) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Swimming in Action (Sports in Action) 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 in Action (Sports in Action) explores sports, swimming, safety, nonfiction, and juvenile sports — 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, swimming, safety.
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
- 9780778703518
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- New York ; St. Catharines, Ont. : Crabtree Pub.
- Published
- October 2002
- Type
- Fiction