Imagination Library; Extreme Sports (Gareth Stevens) Books in Order
5 books by John E. Schindler. Reading level: Grades 3.2–4. Lower Grades (Ages 5–8).
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Imagination Library; Extreme Sports (Gareth Stevens) (5 books by John E. Schindler) lands at reading level Grades 3.2–4, with average content intensity 1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series — a kid who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table below lists every book with per-volume reading level and intensity badges so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Imagination Library; Extreme Sports (Gareth Stevens) Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Extreme Skiing (Extreme Sports) John E. Schindler | Level 4 | Gentle |
| 2 | Hang Gliding And Parasailing (Extreme Sports) John E. Schindler | Level 3-4 | Gentle |
| 3 | Rock Climbing (Extreme Sports) John E. Schindler | Level 3-4 | Gentle |
| 4 | Sky Diving (Extreme Sports) John E. Schindler | Level 3-4 | Gentle |
| 5 | Triathlons (Extreme Sports) John E. Schindler | Level 3-4 | Gentle |
All Imagination Library; Extreme Sports (Gareth Stevens) Books
Extreme Skiing (Extreme Sports)
John E. Schindler
Extreme Skiing (Extreme Sports)
John E. Schindler
Hang Gliding And Parasailing (Extreme Sports)
John E. Schindler
Hang Gliding And Parasailing (Extreme Sports)
John E. Schindler
Rock Climbing (Extreme Sports)
John E. Schindler
Rock Climbing (Extreme Sports)
John E. Schindler
Sky Diving (Extreme Sports)
John E. Schindler
Sky Diving (Extreme Sports)
John E. Schindler
Triathlons (Extreme Sports)
John E. Schindler
Triathlons (Extreme Sports)
John E. Schindler
Questions about the Imagination Library; Extreme Sports (Gareth Stevens) series
- What reading level is the Imagination Library; Extreme Sports (Gareth Stevens) series?
- The Imagination Library; Extreme Sports (Gareth Stevens) series by John E. Schindler is at a Grades 3.2–4 reading level (average Grade 3.6). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 5 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Imagination Library; Extreme Sports (Gareth Stevens) books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 5 books with per-volume reading level and intensity ratings. Start with book 1 and read in publication order unless the table indicates a different recommended order for newer readers.
- What age is the Imagination Library; Extreme Sports (Gareth Stevens) series appropriate for?
- The Imagination Library; Extreme Sports (Gareth Stevens) series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 1/5. Check the intensity trajectory above to see whether content gets heavier across the series — if it does, sensitive readers may want to stop earlier in the run.