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Timetables of sports history.

William S. Jarrett

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Timetables of sports history.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Football

by William S. Jarrett

Reading Level 3 8C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

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

SportsHistoryChronology

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 — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

85 pages
ISBN
9780816028771
Pages
85
Publisher
Facts on File
Published
1993
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

FootballUnited StatesChronologyBaseballBasketballOlympicsRecords

Places

United States