The science of a fastball

Tamra Orr

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The science of a fastball

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tamra Orr

21st Century Skills Library: Full-Speed Sports

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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

Explore the exciting world of baseball through the lens of science, uncovering the secrets behind throwing a powerful fastball. Discover thrilling moments in sports history and learn how experts work to keep players safe on the field. Packed with fun facts, questions to challenge your thinking, and a timeline of key baseball breakthroughs, this book brings the game to life for young fans.

Themes

Sports SciencesAdventureHistorySports

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. 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
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
2,002 words
13m read-aloud
ISBN
9781633625822
Pages
32
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Published
2016
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
2,002
Read-Aloud
~13 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

PitchingSports Sciences