The math of basketball

Ian F. Mahaney

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The math of basketball

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ian F. Mahaney

Sports Math (Rosen); PowerKids Press

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th 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

Explore the exciting world of basketball through fun math challenges that show how numbers and shapes play a big role in the game. Practice your skills by solving puzzles about scoring, angles, and strategy while learning the basics of basketball. Perfect for young fans who love sports and math combined!

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

26 pages
2,050 words
14m read-aloud
ISBN
9781448825936
Pages
26
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published
2011
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
2,050
Read-Aloud
~14 min
Text Density
Light Text

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