Pro Basketball Today Books in Order
Pro Basketball Today is a 3-book series by Michael E. Goodman for ages 9–12, at a grades 6–7 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 3
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
Pro Basketball Today Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Pro Basketball Today books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The History of the Golden State Warriors (Pro Basketball Today) 2001 · Aaron Frisch | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | The History of the New York Knicks (Pro Basketball Today) 2001 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | The History of the Philadelphia 76Ers (Pro Basketball Today) 2001 | Level 6-7 | 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. Pro Basketball Today (3 books by Michael E. Goodman) lands at a grades 6–7 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 Pro Basketball Today Books
The History of the Golden State Warriors (Pro Basketball Today)
Aaron Frisch
The History of the Golden State Warriors (Pro Basketball Today)
Aaron Frisch
The History of the New York Knicks (Pro Basketball Today)
Michael E. Goodman
The History of the New York Knicks (Pro Basketball Today)
Michael E. Goodman
The History of the Philadelphia 76Ers (Pro Basketball Today)
Michael E. Goodman
The History of the Philadelphia 76Ers (Pro Basketball Today)
Michael E. Goodman
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Questions about the Pro Basketball Today series
- What reading level is the Pro Basketball Today series?
- Pro Basketball Today books are at a grades 6–7 reading level (average grade level 6.7), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 3 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Pro Basketball Today books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Pro Basketball Today books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: The History of the Golden State Warriors (Pro Basketball Today) (2001); The History of the New York Knicks (Pro Basketball Today) (2001); The History of the Philadelphia 76Ers (Pro Basketball Today) (2001).
- What age is the Pro Basketball Today series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Pro Basketball Today 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.