What reading level is Tae kwon do?

Tae kwon do by Thomas K. Adamson is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Tae kwon do appropriate for?

Tae kwon do is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10C (Clear).

What genre is Tae kwon do?

Tae kwon do is nonfiction — Tae kwon do. Part of the SportsZone (ABDO); Inside Martial Arts series.

Does Tae kwon do have any content warnings?

Tae kwon do has a HootRating of 10C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Tae kwon do?

Tae kwon do by Thomas K. Adamson is 48 pages (approximately 3,640 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Tae kwon do

Thomas K. Adamson

Tae kwon do

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Thomas K. Adamson

SportsZone (ABDO); Inside Martial Arts

Reading Level 5-6 10C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the exciting world of tae kwon do, where skill and discipline come together in a dynamic Korean martial art. Follow along as techniques, history, and the spirit of this powerful sport are brought to life for young readers eager to learn and grow.

Themes

Sports Science & Nature Adventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Tae kwon do 10C

Tae kwon do is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 48 pages (approximately 3,640 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.3 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tae kwon do works for readers up to grade 7.3.

Read aloud, Tae kwon do takes about 24 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Tae kwon do as 10C ("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, Tae kwon do explores sports, science & nature, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, science & nature, adventure.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.