What reading level is Take a hike, Teddy Roosevelt!?

Take a hike, Teddy Roosevelt! by Murphy, Frank is at a Level 3-4 reading level (Lexile 600L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Take a hike, Teddy Roosevelt! appropriate for?

Take a hike, Teddy Roosevelt! is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8C (Clear).

What genre is Take a hike, Teddy Roosevelt!?

Take a hike, Teddy Roosevelt! is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Take a hike, Teddy Roosevelt! have any content warnings?

Take a hike, Teddy Roosevelt! has a HootRating of 8C (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 Take a hike, Teddy Roosevelt!?

Take a hike, Teddy Roosevelt! by Murphy, Frank is 48 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Take a hike, Teddy Roosevelt!

Murphy, Frank

Take a hike, Teddy Roosevelt!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Murphy, Frank

Illustrated by Walz, Richard, illustrator

Reading Level 3-4 8C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Did you know a president once turned the great outdoors into a giant playground for everyone? Theodore Roosevelt didn’t just love nature—he fought for it so we could enjoy it too. His unstoppable spirit changed how America protects its wild places, and that’s a big deal!

Themes

BiographyConservationistsPresidentsJuvenile literature

Quick Assessment

This biography introduces young readers to Theodore Roosevelt, focusing on his dedication to conservation and establishing national parks. It highlights his perseverance despite lifelong asthma and encourages an appreciation for nature and environmental stewardship. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, the book uses simple language and engaging storytelling to inspire children.

Why we rated Take a hike, Teddy Roosevelt! 8C

Take a hike, Teddy Roosevelt! is written at a Level 3-4 reading level with a Lexile measure of 600L across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Take a hike, Teddy Roosevelt! works for readers up to grade 5.5.

We rate Take a hike, Teddy Roosevelt! as 8C ("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, Take a hike, Teddy Roosevelt! explores biography, conservationists, presidents, and juvenile literature — 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 biography, conservationists, presidents.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.