SportsZone (ABDO); Great Sports Debates Books in Order
6 books by Marty Gitlin. Reading level: Grades 5.3–6.6. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).
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. SportsZone (ABDO); Great Sports Debates (6 books by Marty Gitlin) lands at reading level Grades 5.3–6.6, 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.
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
SportsZone (ABDO); Great Sports Debates Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Baseball Debates Marty Gitlin | Level 5-6 | Gentle |
| 2 | Great Basketball Debates Andres Ybarra | Level 6-7 | Gentle |
| 3 | Great E-Sports Debates (Great Sports Debates) Meg Marquardt | Level 6-7 | Gentle |
| 4 | Great Football Debates Barry Wilner | Level 6-7 | Gentle |
| 5 | Great Hockey Debates Giles Ferrell | Level 6-7 | Gentle |
| 6 | Great Soccer Debates (Great Sports Debates) Jonathan Avise | Level 6-7 | Gentle |
All SportsZone (ABDO); Great Sports Debates Books
Great Baseball Debates
Marty Gitlin
Great Baseball Debates
Marty Gitlin
Great Basketball Debates
Andres Ybarra
Great Basketball Debates
Andres Ybarra
Great E-Sports Debates (Great Sports Debates)
Meg Marquardt
Great E-Sports Debates (Great Sports Debates)
Meg Marquardt
Great Football Debates
Barry Wilner
Great Football Debates
Barry Wilner
Great Hockey Debates
Giles Ferrell
Great Hockey Debates
Giles Ferrell
Great Soccer Debates (Great Sports Debates)
Jonathan Avise
Great Soccer Debates (Great Sports Debates)
Jonathan Avise
Questions about the SportsZone (ABDO); Great Sports Debates series
- What reading level is the SportsZone (ABDO); Great Sports Debates series?
- The SportsZone (ABDO); Great Sports Debates series by Marty Gitlin is at a Grades 5.3–6.6 reading level (average Grade 6.2). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 6 books in the series.
- What order should I read the SportsZone (ABDO); Great Sports Debates books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 6 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 SportsZone (ABDO); Great Sports Debates series appropriate for?
- The SportsZone (ABDO); Great Sports Debates series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). 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.