What reading level is US Women's National Soccer Team?

US Women's National Soccer Team by Heather E. Schwartz is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is US Women's National Soccer Team appropriate for?

US Women's National Soccer Team is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Social: Racial Discrimination, Social: Poverty & Hardship.

What genre is US Women's National Soccer Team?

US Women's National Soccer Team is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Gateway Biographies series.

Does US Women's National Soccer Team have any content warnings?

US Women's National Soccer Team has a HootRating of 11LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Social: Racial Discrimination, Social: Poverty & Hardship. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is US Women's National Soccer Team?

US Women's National Soccer Team by Heather E. Schwartz is 52 pages (approximately 5,236 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

US Women's National Soccer Team

Heather E. Schwartz

US Women's National Soccer Team

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Heather E. Schwartz

Gateway Biographies

Reading Level 6 11LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Discover the inspiring journey of the US Women's National Soccer Team as they rise to the top of the world stage, winning multiple Olympic golds and World Cup titles. Along the way, they confront challenges like unequal pay and limited resources, standing up for fairness and equality. Celebrate their triumphs both on the field and in their fight for justice.

Themes

Sports Social Justice Friendship Coming of Age Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, social: racial discrimination, social: poverty & hardship. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated US Women's National Soccer Team 11LP

US Women's National Soccer Team is written at a Level 6 reading level across 52 pages (approximately 5,236 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, US Women's National Soccer Team works for readers up to grade 8.0.

Read aloud, US Women's National Soccer Team takes about 35 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate US Women's National Soccer Team as 11LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Social: Racial Discrimination, Social: Poverty & Hardship.

Thematically, US Women's National Soccer Team explores sports, social justice, friendship, coming of age, and multicultural — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, social justice, friendship.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 19 more books in the Gateway Biographies series.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.