wounds and injuries

An overview of burns and blisters for children in grades five and up. Find out what they are, what causes them, and some treatment options.

Losing a modeling job after suffering an injury while playing with her brothers, Emma harbors jealousy toward a mean girl who was chosen to be her substitute and worries that the loss of income will prevent her from buying holiday gifts for her family.

Teen surfer Bethany Hamilton returns to competitive surfing after losing her arm in a shark attack.

Explains the most common physical, mental, and psychological symptoms of brain injury and offers suggestions for dealing with each problem. Includes traditional, complementary, and alternative treatment options and advice on financial matters.

Moving to New Jersey from Philadelphia was stressful, but at least Jada has found Ms. Marianne's Academy of Dance, where she can continue to dance ballet--but she is not sure that the other girls at the Academy welcome her, and when she sprains her ankle in practice she is sure that the whole universe is against her.

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.

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.