Reading Level: Grade 3 Interest Level: Grades 3 – 7
Alex Morgan got a late start to soccer. But her talent and dedication has seen her sprint to worldwide success! In this hi-lo text, reluctant readers will learn about the winning career of this top-scoring forward. Special features share some of Morgan’s greatest achievements, a map of her professional teams, her favorite things, and more. Engaging text and vibrant photos bring Morgan’s career to life!
This series shares the stories of athletes from the worlds of soccer, football, snowboarding, and more. Each title takes a player and presents their biography and career highlights. The text is written at a third grade reading level with one-to-two brief paragraphs per page. The books successfully balance accessible, readable language with comprehensive information, and titles are chock-full of facts about the athletes. Layouts include full-page color photographs as well as engaging graphics. The titles have strong text features, such as a career time line, map of where each athlete played, and a “trophy shelf” highlighting honors they have received. VERDICT With in-depth information and engaging features, this series is a recommended addition to collections needing biographical hi-lo material.
