The history of the San Diego Padres

Michael E. Goodman

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The history of the San Diego Padres

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Michael E. Goodman

Baseball (2003)

Reading Level 6-7 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot Page-Turner

The text is written at a 6th 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 journey of the San Diego Padres, from their early days as a minor league team to becoming a proud member of Major League Baseball in 1969. Packed with fascinating stories and key moments, this book celebrates the team's rich history and love for the game.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

9/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
2,376 words
16m read-aloud
ISBN
1583412220
Pages
32
Published
2003
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
2,376
Read-Aloud
~16 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Accelerated ReaderSan Diego PadresBaseball