The Concussion Crisis brings an explosive but largely unseen epidemic out of the shadows. It puts a human face on a pressing public health crisis through poignant stories of athletes (from the peewees to the pros), soldiers, and others whose lives have been forever changed by jolts to the head and brain. Weaving their cautionary tales with a clear and accessible explanation of the advancing science and medicine, The Concussion Crisis is the definitive...

"Sports are fun activities that help kids get outside, exercise, and learn to work together on a team. But they can also cause serious injuries such as concussions and broken bones. Some people argue sports are essential to a healthy childhood, while others say that avoiding certain sports can keep kids safe. This hot topic is examined from both sides in this book. Readers will look at arguments for and against certain sports. Fact boxes and a graphic...

Provides water safety tips and discusses the appropriate gear to wear around water.

This fun, colorful book describes basic rules for what to do and what not to do to be safe in vehicles.

"Just before high noon on May 30th, 1964, the Indy 500 stopped for the first time in history. Seven cars had crashed in a fiery accident, killing two drivers, and threatening the very future of the 500. In this tight, fast-paced narrative, Art Garner expertly reconstructs the events, circumstances, and fatal decisions leading up to the sport's blackest day. Recalling a bygone era when drivers lived hard, raced hard, and at times died hard, Black Noon...

"This book dispels myths about head impacts in youth sports, potential consequences of these collisions, and the changes sports organizations have made to make these sports "safer than ever." It will empower parents and athletes to make an informed decision on sports participation and provide recommendations on how to make these sports safer"--

This persistent Frenchie and his supportive human friend prove that with a little innovation and creativity anything is possible. Gus and Bean will warm readers' hearts in this playful story about figuring things out, staying safe around water, and the importance of friends.

From America's preeminent expert on the head trauma crisis in sports, a timely, provocative, essential guide to concussions in youth sports, what they are, how to treat them, and how to protect our young athletes.

You love football. We all love football. But is football becoming too dangerous to play? New evidence appearing almost weekly is changing how the game is played and how players are treated. The issue of concussions and their long-term effects is making everyone sit up and take notice of just how much playing the sport they love negatively affects athletes and their health. From a longtime football journalist, here's an inside look at the past, present,...

This humorous and action-packed adventure story is a fun way for kids to learn basic bicycling safety rules. Ride along with Devin Van Dyke and find out what happens as he tries to follow his mother's list of safety rules while meeting up with friends along the way.