From the series Sports Superstars
Cristiano Ronaldo
Reading Level Grade 3Interest Level Grades 3 – 7Copyright 2024
Reviewed
From the series Sports Superstars
Reading Level Grade 3Interest Level Grades 3 – 7Copyright 2024
ReviewedNearly all of Cristiano Ronaldo’s life has revolved around soccer. As a talented forward, he has scored more goals in international games than any other male player in the world! This hi-lo book has engaging text and vibrant photos that get readers eager to learn about this top-scoring athlete. Features like a timeline and a map of Ronaldo’s professional teams showcase some of his career milestones.
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.
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