concussion

When eighth grade basketball player Shaena suffers a concussion in a game, she finds herself sidelined two weeks before the big game--and as she watches her team practice with the new freshman player, Shaena, who is used to being the star, starts to worry that by the time she recovers she will no longer be needed.

When eighth grade basketball player Shaena suffers a concussion in a game, she finds herself sidelined two weeks before the big game--and as she watches her team practice with the new freshman player, Shaena, who is used to being the star, starts to worry that by the time she recovers she will no longer be needed.

The unlikely story of Dr. Bennet Omalu, the pathologist who made one of the most significant medical discoveries of the twenty-first century, a discovery that challenges the existence of America's favorite sport and puts him in the crosshairs of football's most powerful corporation: the NFL.

Discusses a number of issues related to children playing high-contact sports.

"[Presents the] unlikely story of Dr. Bennet Omalu, the pathologist who made one of the most significant medical discoveries of the twenty-first century, a discovery that challenges the existence of America's favorite sport and puts Omalu in the crosshairs of football's most powerful corporation: the NFL."--Publisher.

"Introduces readers to concussions, including causes, symptoms, treatments, and the personal experience"--.

Examines concussion injuries in sports, discussing the symptoms and dangers of concussions.

Contains an in-depth examination of the head and brain injuries that are on the rise among football players.

Provides an overview of sports concussions, discussing why they are so dangerous, what has been done to protect players, how research is changing the way concussions are treated, and other related topics.

Examines the possibility that concussions have become an overlooked epidemic in American society, especially in sports and in common head trauma that goes unnoticed until it is too late. Explores stories of people who have suffered due to concussions, losing jobs and sports opportunities because of overlooked medical symptoms.