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PowerKids Press; Girls Join the Team Books in Order

PowerKids Press; Girls Join the Team is a 2-book series by Amy B. Rogers for ages 5–8, at a grade 5 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).

Books
2
By publication date
Reading level
Grade 5
Average grade level 5.3
Recommended ages
Ages 5–8
From HootRated age ratings
Content intensity
Gentle
HootRated 1/5

PowerKids Press; Girls Join the Team Reading Order

Series numbers aren't available for most PowerKids Press; Girls Join the Team books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).

# Title Reading Level Ages Content
1 Girls Play Basketball
2016
Level 5-6 5-8 Gentle
2 Girls Play Softball
2016 · Amy Rogers
Level 5-6 5-8 Gentle

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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First book Latest book

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. PowerKids Press; Girls Join the Team (2 books by Amy B. Rogers) lands at a grade 5 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.

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Questions about the PowerKids Press; Girls Join the Team series

What reading level is the PowerKids Press; Girls Join the Team series?
PowerKids Press; Girls Join the Team books are at a grade 5 reading level (average grade level 5.3), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 2 books in the series.
What order should I read the PowerKids Press; Girls Join the Team books?
Series numbers aren't available for most PowerKids Press; Girls Join the Team books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Girls Play Basketball (2016); Girls Play Softball (2016).
What age is the PowerKids Press; Girls Join the Team series appropriate for?
HootRated recommends PowerKids Press; Girls Join the Team for ages 5–8. 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.