Extreme Skateboarding Challenges
by Karen Latchana Kenney
Lerner Digital ™ 2021
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- Perseverance
- Goal setting
- Sportsmanship
- Risk and safety
- Confidence and resilience
- Training and fitness
- STEM of movement (physics of tricks)
About this book
High-energy, health-positive nonfiction introducing the thrills of competitive skateboarding. With bold photos, safety tips, gear guidance, and snapshots of major events and tricks, it shows how practice, perseverance, and smart preparation help riders take on extreme challenges.
Setting: Skate parks, street courses, and vert/park competition venues (e.g., X Games and Street League-style events) around the world
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Extreme Skateboarding Challenges right for my child?
Yes — Extreme Skateboarding Challenges is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.4, which is typical for 3rd grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include Perseverance, Goal setting, Sportsmanship.
How long does it take to read Extreme Skateboarding Challenges?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Extreme Skateboarding Challenges takes around 5m to finish. The book has 650 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Extreme Skateboarding Challenges have an AR quiz?
Yes — Extreme Skateboarding Challenges 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 Extreme Skateboarding Challenges?
Extreme Skateboarding Challenges has an AR reading level of 3.4, which places it at a 3rd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — 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.