Timetables of sports history.
William S. Jarrett
Timetables of sports history.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Football
by William S. Jarrett
The text is written at a 3rd 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
Have you ever wondered how football became the exciting game we watch today? Imagine traveling through time to see the biggest moments and players that shaped the sport. What secrets will the history of football reveal?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers a concise chronological history of college and professional football, tailored for early readers aged 5-8. It introduces young readers to key events and milestones in the sport's development, using accessible language suitable for grade 3 reading level. The content is straightforward and appropriate for children without intense themes or complex vocabulary.
Why we rated Timetables of sports history. 8C
Timetables of sports history. is written at a Level 3 reading level across 85 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Timetables of sports history. works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Timetables of sports history. as 8C ("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, Timetables of sports history. explores sports, history, and chronology — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, history, chronology.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9780816028771
- Pages
- 85
- Publisher
- Facts on File
- Published
- 1993
- Type
- Nonfiction