Great Winter Olympic moments
by Nathan Aaseng
Lerner Pub. Co. 1990
Great fit for 7th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- perseverance
- sportsmanship
- overcoming adversity
- national pride
- competition
- dedication
- record-breaking
- history of sports
About this book
This fast-paced nonfiction collection spotlights dramatic, history-making moments from the Winter Olympic Games. Short chapters and archival photos highlight skaters, skiers, hockey teams, and other athletes who pushed limits and captured the world’s attention. It’s a great pick for sports fans and history buffs in the middle grades who enjoy real-life underdog stories and record-breaking feats. Clear writing and bite-sized stories make it easy to dip in and get inspired.
Setting: international Winter Olympic venues from the early Games through the 1980s
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Great Winter Olympic moments right for my child?
Yes — Great Winter Olympic moments is a great fit for 7th grade. The reading level is AR 7.2, which is typical for 7th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include perseverance, sportsmanship, overcoming adversity.
How long does it take to read Great Winter Olympic moments?
At a typical 7th grade reading pace, Great Winter Olympic moments takes around 1.4h to finish. The book has 15,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Great Winter Olympic moments have an AR quiz?
Yes — Great Winter Olympic moments has an AR quiz available, worth 2 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Great Winter Olympic moments?
Great Winter Olympic moments has an AR reading level of 7.2, which places it at a 7th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.