wounds and injuries

Larry Bird discusses his basketball career with the Boston Celtics, revealing the extent of his back problems which made his retirement necessary, and tells what it was like to start a new coaching career with the Indiana Pacers.

The human body is amazing. But sometimes it gets sick or hurt. In All About Colds, kids delve inside the body to learn all about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of colds. In this engaging introductory title, readers will explore fascinating topics, from germs and viruses to fevers and mucus.

The human body is amazing. But sometimes it gets sick or hurt. In All About Broken Bones, kids delve inside the body to learn all about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of broken bones. In this engaging introductory title, readers will explore fascinating topics, from fracture types to strains and sprains.

Traumatic brain injuries are dangerous, especially if they are not recognized and treated promptly. Readers discover that repeated brain injuries may result in effects such as changed personality, depression, and memory loss. In contact sports such as football and hockey, the chance of sustaining a concussion or other form of brain trauma increases dramatically, so this information is especially valuable for young athletes. Through detailed photographs and informative infographics, readers are presented with additional information about the effects of brain trauma as well as precautions they can take to avoid it.

Struggling to pick up the pieces of her life after her mother's death and ostracized by her peers because of her weight, Libby is tangled up in a cruel high school game with a charismatic boy whose disability prevents him from recognizing faces.

Hockey has been Nick Taglio's life since he was five years old, so when a massive concussion benches him--possibly for good--everything seems to fall apart, including his schoolwork, his family relationships, his friendships, and his love life.

"Using evidence-based research and best practices, this . . . title provides a thorough introduction to concussions. Content includes causes of concussion, physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms, treatments, and the recovery process. Case studies, personal accounts from people who have sustained concussions, and injury-prevention tips encourage readers to advocate for their own health and safety as well as for others"--Provided by publisher.

In order to save their high school from shutting down, Busby and Anton decide to push through their injuries and win a high stakes football game. However, Anton has a concussion, and one more hit could seriously harm his life.

1920s cotton buyer Earle Dickson worked for Johnson & Johnson and had a klutzy wife who often cut herself. The son of a doctor, Earle set out to create an easier way for her to bandage her injuries. Band-Aids were born, but Earle's bosses at the pharmaceutical giant weren't convinced, and it wasn't until the Boy Scouts of America tested Earle's prototype that this ubiquitous household staple was made available to the public. Soon Band-Aids were selling like hotcakes, and the rest is boo-boo history.

Describes the symptoms and potential long-term effects of concussions, explaining how they can alter the brain function of children and teenagers; discusses prevention and treatment options; and looks at the incidence of concussions in a variety of sports and athletic activities.