teenage athletes

"Welcome to the All-World School of Sportsmanship, where kids from all over train to become the best athletes in a world obsessed with even the most marginal sports. PENG! follows students Rocky, Sassy, Ven, and Radley-also known as the Foot Knux. Together they will master action-packed 'fringe' sports like kickball, breakdancing and ! Our heroes battle boredom, the sun in their eyes, their own self-doubt, and strange and unusual baddies like the Aurora Skeddos and The Biter, mystical foes who are also vying for victory!"--Back cover.

Katie and Eric Knox are parents to Devon, a gymnastics prodigy and Olympic hopeful. But when a violent death turns their close-knit gymnastics community upside down, rumors swirl, and Katie finds herself irresistibly drawn to the crime. And as tensions escalate, Katie must consider whether there's anything she wouldn't do to help Devon achieve her dreams.

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.

"A complete nutrition plan specifically geared to fuel the performance of young athletes. With the right food at the right time, kids 8-18 can increase their energy, hone their focus, gain strength and muscle, overcome fatigue, and improve their performance."--Back cover.

Against the wishes of his mother, sixteen-year-old Ray Garraty is about to compete in the annual grueling match of stamina and wits known as The Long Walk. One hundred boys must keep a steady pace of four miles per hour without ever stopping...with the winner being awarded "The Prize"--anything he wants for the rest of his life. But, as part of this national tournament that sweeps through a dystophian America year after year, there are some harsh rules that Garraty and ninety-nine others must adhere to in order to beat out the rest. There is no finish line--the winner is the last man standing. Contestants cannot receive any outside aid whatsoever. Slow down under the speed limit and you're given a warning. Three warnings and you're out of the game--permanently.

Presents information on sports-related issues, practical tips, and resources for high school athletes, including baseball, tennis, soccer and more.

Provides information on weight, nutritional needs, supplements, eating plans, and nutritious recipes for school-aged and teen athletes.

Provides exercises to help teen athletes build endurance and increase speed and agility.

Provides exercises and nutrition tips to help teen athletes build endurance and increase strength.

Discusses how exercises and nutrition build endurance and increase strength for teenage athletes.