Snowboarding: Check It Out! (Reading Power: Extreme Sports Series)
by Kristin Eck
Reading Power 2001
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- extreme sports
- perseverance
- risk and safety
- skills and practice
- confidence
- goal setting
- winter sports
- equipment and technology
About this book
This short, photo-rich nonfiction book introduces young readers to the exciting world of snowboarding. It explains basic equipment, safety tips, and beginner techniques, along with where riders practice and compete. Clear text and action images make it engaging for sports fans and reluctant readers alike. Perfect for kids curious about extreme sports or looking to try something new on the slopes.
Setting: modern-day ski resorts, mountains, and terrain parks
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Snowboarding: Check It Out! (Reading Power: Extreme Sports Series) right for my child?
Yes — Snowboarding: Check It Out! (Reading Power: Extreme Sports Series) is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.2, which is typical for 4th 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 extreme sports, perseverance, risk and safety.
How long does it take to read Snowboarding: Check It Out! (Reading Power: Extreme Sports Series)?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Snowboarding: Check It Out! (Reading Power: Extreme Sports Series) takes around 6m to finish. The book has 950 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Snowboarding: Check It Out! (Reading Power: Extreme Sports Series) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Snowboarding: Check It Out! (Reading Power: Extreme Sports Series) has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 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 Snowboarding: Check It Out! (Reading Power: Extreme Sports Series)?
Snowboarding: Check It Out! (Reading Power: Extreme Sports Series) has an AR reading level of 4.2, which places it at a 4th 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.