Concussions

by Martin Gitlin

Overview

This title offers a detailed look at the effect concussions have had on the sports world. Clear text, compelling images, and helpful sidebars and infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781644936191
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Series:	Sports in the News
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
File size:	14 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	10 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 What Is a Concussion? 5

Chapter 2 An Issue Once Ignored 9

Chapter 3 Legal Action Leads to Change 15

Case Study Chris Borland 20

Chapter 4 Outside the Gridiron 23

Chapter 5 A Danger to Young Player 29

Chapter 6 Searching for Solutions 35

Case Study Football Helmets 40

Chapter 7 Hope for the Future 43

Focus on Concussions 46

Glossary 47

To Learn More 48

Index 48

Editorial Reviews

"These are major topics in sports today, making this series a first purchase."—School Library Journal

From the Publisher

11/01/2020

Gr 5–9—Issues in sports are put under a microscope in this informative series. Concussions emphasizes the serious risk of brain injuries that can occur in contact and collision sports. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy can lead to significant impairment and life-threatening depression. Readers will come to understand that rule changes, not helmets, are the only way to effectively prevent concussions. Sports Gambling details the history of sports betting, how it negatively impacts sports, and the pros and cons of legalizing gambling. Pro Athlete Pay Equity focuses on the significant gender pay gap in professional sports, such as soccer and basketball. Superteams discusses the morality of building a superteam (teams with more than one major star). Focus questions throughout and at the end of each book challenge readers to think about the issues from different angles. VERDICT These are major topics in sports today, making this series a first purchase.

School Library Journal