Volleyball by the numbers
Colleen Dolphin
Volleyball by the numbers
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Colleen Dolphin
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
Have you ever wondered how numbers can help you play volleyball? Imagine diving for the ball, counting your points, and solving fun puzzles all at once. What happens when math and sports team up on the court?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book introduces young children to basic math concepts through the exciting game of volleyball. It combines full-page action photos with simple story problems to enhance both reading comprehension and arithmetic skills, making it suitable for ages 5 to 8. The content is light and educational, with no challenging themes or content warnings.
Why we rated Volleyball by the numbers 7C
Volleyball by the numbers is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Volleyball by the numbers works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Volleyball by the numbers 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, Volleyball by the numbers explores juvenile nonfiction, concepts, counting & numbers, mathematics, and arithmetic — 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 juvenile nonfiction, concepts, counting & numbers.
- ✓ 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
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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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
- 9781604537727
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- ABDO Publishing Company
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Nonfiction