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Description
Behind the Scenes: Sport explores the inner workings of the sports world, detailing the roles of athletes, coaches, trainers, and other professionals who contribute to a team's success. It draws on extreme sports, fast cars, and popular culture to show how various professionals work together to achieve success. Designed for middle-grade readers with a reading level of 3.7, the text presents factual information in a straightforward manner without commentary.
Quick Summary
Behind the Scenes: Sport pulls back the curtain on the hidden heroes who power the games kids love, revealing bustling teamwork, surprising tech, and quirky stories that turn ordinary fields into epic showdowns. Young readers will be hooked by fast-paced anecdotes, behind-the-scenes photos, and secret facts about coaches, equipment, and the mental tricks that turn a rookie into a champion. If your kid enjoys the quick-read insider vibe of Diary of a Wimpy Kid's "The Ultimate Goal" or the fact-filled thrill of Who Would Win?, they'll devour this sports-packed tour. The book is perfect for ages 9-12 or grades 4-6, matching its 3.7 AR level and short 1,800-word length for confident middle-grade readers.