What reading level is the NBA Champions series?

The NBA Champions series by Michael E. Goodman is at a Grades 3.6–4.3 reading level (average Grade 3.9). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 14 books in the series.

What order should I read the NBA Champions books?

The NBA Champions series has 14 books in order: 1. Atlanta Hawks, 2. Boston Celtics, 3. Chicago Bulls, 4. Cleveland Cavaliers, 5. Dallas Mavericks, and 9 more.

What age is the NBA Champions series appropriate for?

The NBA Champions series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 1/5.

NBA Champions Books in Order

14 books by Michael E. Goodman. Reading level: Grades 3.6–4.3. 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. NBA Champions (14 books by Michael E. Goodman) lands at reading level Grades 3.6–4.3, 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.

Books

Grades 3.6–4.3

Reading Level

1/5

Avg. Intensity

Lower Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

First book Latest book

NBA Champions Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	Atlanta Hawks Michael E. Goodman	Level 3-4	Gentle
2	Boston Celtics Michael E. Goodman	Level 3-4	Gentle
3	Chicago Bulls Michael E. Goodman	Level 3-4	Gentle
4	Cleveland Cavaliers Michael E Goodman	Level 4-5	Gentle
5	Dallas Mavericks Michael E Goodman	Level 3-4	Gentle
6	Golden State Warriors Aaron Frisch	Level 3-4	Gentle
7	Golden State Warriors Michael E. Goodman	Level 4-5	Gentle
8	Houston Rockets Michael E. Goodman	Level 4-5	Gentle
9	Miami Heat Michael E. Goodman	Level 3-4	Gentle
10	New York Knicks Michael E Goodman	Level 4-5	Gentle
11	Oklahoma City Thunder Michael E Goodman	Level 3-4	Gentle
12	Philadelphia 76ers Michael E. Goodman	Level 4	Gentle
13	Sacramento Kings Michael E Goodman	Level 3-4	Gentle
14	San Antonio Spurs Michael E Goodman	Level 3-4	Gentle

Level 3-4 Gentle

Questions about the NBA Champions series

What reading level is the NBA Champions series?: The NBA Champions series by Michael E. Goodman is at a Grades 3.6–4.3 reading level (average Grade 3.9). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 14 books in the series.
What order should I read the NBA Champions books?: The reading-order table above lists all 14 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 Champions series appropriate for?: The NBA Champions 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.