HootRated mascot HootRated

NBA: A History of Hoops (2015) Books in Order

16 books by Nate Frisch. Reading level: Grades 7.2–7.7. 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 (2015) (16 books by Nate Frisch) lands at reading level Grades 7.2–7.7, 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.

16
Books
Grades 7.2–7.7
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.

1
 
 
 
5
 
 
 
 
10
 
 
 
 
15
16
First book Latest book

NBA: A History of Hoops (2015) Reading Order

# Title Reading Level Content
1 The story of the Boston Celtics
Jim Whiting
Level 7-8 Gentle
2 The Story of the Brooklyn Nets
Nate Frisch
Level 7-8 Gentle
3 The story of the Chicago Bulls
Nate Frisch
Level 7-8 Gentle
4 The story of the Dallas Mavericks
Nate Frisch
Level 7-8 Gentle
5 The story of the Golden State Warriors
Nate Frisch
Level 7-8 Gentle
6 The story of the Los Angeles Clippers
Jim Whiting
Level 7-8 Gentle
7 The story of the Memphis Grizzlies
Nate Frisch
Level 7-8 Gentle
8 The story of the Minnesota Timberwolves
Nate LeBoutillier
Level 7-8 Gentle
9 The Story of the New Orleans Pelicans
Shane Frederick
Level 7-8 Gentle
10 The story of the New York Knicks
Shane Frederick
Level 7-8 Gentle
11 The story of the Oklahoma City Thunder
Nate LeBoutillier
Level 7-8 Gentle
12 The story of the Orlando Magic
Jim Whiting
Level 7-8 Gentle
13 The story of the San Antonio Spurs
Shane Frederick
Level 7-8 Gentle
14 The story of the Toronto Raptors
Nate Frisch
Level 7-8 Gentle
15 The story of the Utah Jazz
Nate LeBoutillier
Level 7-8 Gentle
16 The story of the Washington Wizards
Jim Whiting
Level 7-8 Gentle

All NBA: A History of Hoops (2015) Books

The story of the Boston Celtics

Jim Whiting

Cover of The story of the Boston Celtics

The story of the Boston Celtics

Jim Whiting

Level 7-8 Gentle

The Story of the Brooklyn Nets

Nate Frisch

Cover of The Story of the Brooklyn Nets

The Story of the Brooklyn Nets

Nate Frisch

Level 7-8 Gentle

The story of the Chicago Bulls

Nate Frisch

Cover of The story of the Chicago Bulls

The story of the Chicago Bulls

Nate Frisch

Level 7-8 Gentle

The story of the Dallas Mavericks

Nate Frisch

Cover of The story of the Dallas Mavericks

The story of the Dallas Mavericks

Nate Frisch

Level 7-8 Gentle

The story of the Golden State Warriors

Nate Frisch

Cover of The story of the Golden State Warriors

The story of the Golden State Warriors

Nate Frisch

Level 7-8 Gentle

The story of the Los Angeles Clippers

Jim Whiting

Cover of The story of the Los Angeles Clippers

The story of the Los Angeles Clippers

Jim Whiting

Level 7-8 Gentle

The story of the Memphis Grizzlies

Nate Frisch

Cover of The story of the Memphis Grizzlies

The story of the Memphis Grizzlies

Nate Frisch

Level 7-8 Gentle

The story of the Minnesota Timberwolves

Nate LeBoutillier

Cover of The story of the Minnesota Timberwolves

The story of the Minnesota Timberwolves

Nate LeBoutillier

Level 7-8 Gentle

The Story of the New Orleans Pelicans

Shane Frederick

Cover of The Story of the New Orleans Pelicans

The Story of the New Orleans Pelicans

Shane Frederick

Level 7-8 Gentle

The story of the New York Knicks

Shane Frederick

Cover of The story of the New York Knicks

The story of the New York Knicks

Shane Frederick

Level 7-8 Gentle

The story of the Oklahoma City Thunder

Nate LeBoutillier

Cover of The story of the Oklahoma City Thunder

The story of the Oklahoma City Thunder

Nate LeBoutillier

Level 7-8 Gentle

The story of the Orlando Magic

Jim Whiting

Cover of The story of the Orlando Magic

The story of the Orlando Magic

Jim Whiting

Level 7-8 Gentle

The story of the San Antonio Spurs

Shane Frederick

Cover of The story of the San Antonio Spurs

The story of the San Antonio Spurs

Shane Frederick

Level 7-8 Gentle

The story of the Toronto Raptors

Nate Frisch

Cover of The story of the Toronto Raptors

The story of the Toronto Raptors

Nate Frisch

Level 7-8 Gentle

The story of the Utah Jazz

Nate LeBoutillier

Cover of The story of the Utah Jazz

The story of the Utah Jazz

Nate LeBoutillier

Level 7-8 Gentle

The story of the Washington Wizards

Jim Whiting

Cover of The story of the Washington Wizards

The story of the Washington Wizards

Jim Whiting

Level 7-8 Gentle

Questions about the NBA: A History of Hoops (2015) series

What reading level is the NBA: A History of Hoops (2015) series?
The NBA: A History of Hoops (2015) series by Nate Frisch is at a Grades 7.2–7.7 reading level (average Grade 7.4). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 16 books in the series.
What order should I read the NBA: A History of Hoops (2015) books?
The reading-order table above lists all 16 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 (2015) series appropriate for?
The NBA: A History of Hoops (2015) 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.