The Encyclopedia of World of Sports (Reference)
John F. Wukovits
The Encyclopedia of World of Sports (Reference)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by John F. Wukovits
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Hear the roar of the crowd and the thump of the ball as you dive into a world where every sport tells a story. From icy rinks to sunlit fields, discover the gear, the players, and the thrilling moments that make each game unique. Feel the excitement pulse through every page and awaken your own love for sports around the globe.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This comprehensive encyclopedia introduces readers to over eighty-five international sports, detailing equipment, events, and histories with more than 150 vivid photographs. Designed for young teens and middle-grade readers, it serves as an engaging reference that encourages exploration of global sports culture. The content is appropriate for ages 9-18, with no sensitive themes or content warnings.
Why we rated The Encyclopedia of World of Sports (Reference) 9C
The Encyclopedia of World of Sports (Reference) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 186 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Encyclopedia of World of Sports (Reference) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The Encyclopedia of World of Sports (Reference) as 9C ("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, The Encyclopedia of World of Sports (Reference) explores sports & recreation, reference, encyclopedias, and juvenile nonfiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ 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, reference, encyclopedias.
- ✓ 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.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — 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
- 9780531117774
- Pages
- 186
- Publisher
- Franklin Watts
- Published
- September 2000
- Type
- Nonfiction