Top 10 football rushers
Enslow Publishers 1994
Great fit for 7th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- perseverance
- excellence and achievement
- sportsmanship
- role models
- teamwork
- overcoming adversity
- history of sports
- records and statistics
About this book
This nonfiction sports title spotlights ten of the greatest NFL running backs, highlighting their careers, records, and signature plays. Short chapters, stats, and photos make it an easy pick for football fans and report writers alike. Readers get a sense of how speed, strength, and perseverance helped these athletes excel. Perfect for middle-grade readers who love pro football history and legendary players.
Setting: National Football League across various teams and eras (1950s–1990s), United States
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Top 10 football rushers right for my child?
Yes — Top 10 football rushers is a great fit for 7th grade. The reading level is AR 7.3, 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, excellence and achievement, sportsmanship.
How long does it take to read Top 10 football rushers?
At a typical 7th grade reading pace, Top 10 football rushers takes around 45m to finish. The book has 7,800 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Top 10 football rushers have an AR quiz?
Yes — Top 10 football rushers has an AR quiz available, worth 1 point. 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 Top 10 football rushers?
Top 10 football rushers has an AR reading level of 7.3, 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.