Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports Books in Order
Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports is a 2-book series by Ryan G. Van Cleave for ages 9–12, at a grades 4–5 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).
- Books
- 2
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to mild
- HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.5
Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kylian Mbappé 2024 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton 2024 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Mild |
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. Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports (2 books by Ryan G. Van Cleave) lands at a grades 4–5 reading level, with average content intensity 1.5/5. 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 Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports Books
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Questions about the Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports series
- What reading level is the Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports series?
- Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports books are at a grades 4–5 reading level (average grade level 4.8), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Kylian Mbappé (2024); Lewis Hamilton (2024).
- What age is the Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports for ages 9–12. Content is gentle to mild (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.