Sports Math (Rosen); PowerKids Press Books in Order
Sports Math (Rosen); PowerKids Press is a 3-book series by Ian F. Mahaney for ages 9–12, at a grades 4–5 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 3
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
Sports Math (Rosen); PowerKids Press Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Sports Math (Rosen); PowerKids Press books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The math of basketball 2011 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | The math of soccer 2011 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | The math of NASCAR 2012 | Level 4-5 | 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. Sports Math (Rosen); PowerKids Press (3 books by Ian F. Mahaney) lands at a grades 4–5 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 Sports Math (Rosen); PowerKids Press series
- What reading level is the Sports Math (Rosen); PowerKids Press series?
- Sports Math (Rosen); PowerKids Press books are at a grades 4–5 reading level (average grade level 4.5), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 3 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Sports Math (Rosen); PowerKids Press books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Sports Math (Rosen); PowerKids Press books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: The math of basketball (2011); The math of soccer (2011); The math of NASCAR (2012).
- What age is the Sports Math (Rosen); PowerKids Press series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Sports Math (Rosen); PowerKids Press 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.