The World of Skateboarding
Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
The World of Skateboarding
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
The text is written at a 2nd 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
Wheels spin and boards fly as skaters race down ramps, catching air with flips and tricks that seem to defy gravity. The crowd holds its breath—will this jump be perfect or will the rider fall? There’s so much to learn about skateboarding, but the real adventure is just beginning.
Quick Assessment
This early reader book introduces children ages 5-8 to the exciting world of skateboarding, featuring bright, full-color photos and simple step-by-step instructions. It covers basic skateboarding skills, the sport's rise in popularity, and profiles iconic figures like Tony Hawk. The content is appropriate for young readers with no mature themes, focusing on physical activity and sportsmanship.
Why we rated The World of Skateboarding 7C
The World of Skateboarding is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The World of Skateboarding works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The World of Skateboarding as 7C ("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 World of Skateboarding explores sports, adventure, how-to, and biography — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, adventure, how-to.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9780823938919
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Rosen Central
- Published
- December 2002
- Type
- Fiction