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NBA: A History of Hoops (2011) Books in Order

3 books by Michael E. Goodman. Reading level: Grades 7.4–7.7. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).

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. NBA: A History of Hoops (2011) (3 books by Michael E. Goodman) lands at reading level Grades 7.4–7.7, 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.

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Books
Grades 7.4–7.7
Reading Level
1/5
Avg. Intensity
MG
Middle Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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First book Latest book

NBA: A History of Hoops (2011) Reading Order

# Title Reading Level Content
1 The story of the Golden State warriors
Tyler Omoth
Level 7-8 Gentle
2 The story of the New Jersey Nets
Michael E. Goodman
Level 7-8 Gentle
3 The story of the New York Knicks
Michael E. Goodman
Level 7-8 Gentle

Questions about the NBA: A History of Hoops (2011) series

What reading level is the NBA: A History of Hoops (2011) series?
The NBA: A History of Hoops (2011) series by Michael E. Goodman is at a Grades 7.4–7.7 reading level (average Grade 7.6). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 3 books in the series.
What order should I read the NBA: A History of Hoops (2011) books?
The reading-order table above lists all 3 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 NBA: A History of Hoops (2011) series appropriate for?
The NBA: A History of Hoops (2011) series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). 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.