NBA: A History of Hoops (2011) Books in Order
NBA: A History of Hoops (2011) is a 3-book series by Michael E. Goodman for ages 9–12, at a grades 7–8 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 3
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
NBA: A History of Hoops (2011) Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most NBA: A History of Hoops (2011) books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The story of the New York Knicks 2009 | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | The story of the New Jersey Nets 2010 | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | The story of the Golden State warriors 2011 · Tyler Omoth | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
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 a grades 7–8 reading level, with average content intensity 1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings 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.
All NBA: A History of Hoops (2011) Books
The story of the New York Knicks
Michael E. Goodman
The story of the New York Knicks
Michael E. Goodman
The story of the New Jersey Nets
Michael E. Goodman
The story of the New Jersey Nets
Michael E. Goodman
The story of the Golden State warriors
Tyler Omoth
The story of the Golden State warriors
Tyler Omoth
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Questions about the NBA: A History of Hoops (2011) series
- What reading level is the NBA: A History of Hoops (2011) series?
- NBA: A History of Hoops (2011) books are at a grades 7–8 reading level (average grade level 7.6), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 3 books in the series.
- What order should I read the NBA: A History of Hoops (2011) books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most NBA: A History of Hoops (2011) books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: The story of the New York Knicks (2009); The story of the New Jersey Nets (2010); The story of the Golden State warriors (2011).
- What age is the NBA: A History of Hoops (2011) series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends NBA: A History of Hoops (2011) for ages 9–12. Content is gentle (HootRated intensity 1/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.