What reading level is the NBA Today series?

The NBA Today series by Michael E. Goodman is at a Grades 6.4–7.3 reading level (average Grade 6.8). Intended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). There are 13 books in the series.

What order should I read the NBA Today books?

The NBA Today series has 13 books in order: 1. Boston Celtics, 2. Chicago Bulls, 3. Dallas Mavericks, 4. Denver Nuggets, 5. Golden State Warriors, and 8 more.

What age is the NBA Today series appropriate for?

The NBA Today series is recommended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). The average content intensity is 1/5.

NBA Today Books in Order

13 books by Michael E. Goodman. Reading level: Grades 6.4–7.3. Upper Grades (Ages 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 Today (13 books by Michael E. Goodman) lands at reading level Grades 6.4–7.3, 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 6.4–7.3

Reading Level

1/5

Avg. Intensity

Upper Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

First book Latest book

NBA Today Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	Boston Celtics Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle
2	Chicago Bulls Michael E. Goodman	Level 7-8	Gentle
3	Dallas Mavericks Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle
4	Denver Nuggets Michael E. Goodman	Level 7-8	Gentle
5	Golden State Warriors Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle
6	Houston Rockets Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle
7	Milwaukee Bucks Jack C. Harris	Level 6-7	Gentle
8	New Jersey Nets Jack C. Harris	Level 6-7	Gentle
9	New York Knicks Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle
10	Sacramento Kings Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle
11	Seattle SuperSonics Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle
12	Toronto Raptors Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle
13	Vancouver Grizzlies Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle

Level 6-7 Gentle

Vancouver Grizzlies

Michael E. Goodman

Vancouver Grizzlies

Michael E. Goodman

Level 6-7 Gentle

Questions about the NBA Today series

What reading level is the NBA Today series?: The NBA Today series by Michael E. Goodman is at a Grades 6.4–7.3 reading level (average Grade 6.8). Intended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). There are 13 books in the series.
What order should I read the NBA Today books?: The reading-order table above lists all 13 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 Today series appropriate for?: The NBA Today series is recommended for Upper Grades (Ages 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.