What You Need to Know about Concussions

by Kristine Carlson Asselin

Overview

Concussions are a common injury due to their frequency in contact sports. But the more you know about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of concussions, the better equipped you are to understand this condition. Clear, concise information breaks down the injury, the experience of having a concussion or relating to someone who has cancer. Be inspired by true stories from youths who have experienced concussions in their own lives and and how they battled the condition.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666309805
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/15/2021
Series:	Focus on Health
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	8 MB

About the Author

Kristine Carlson Asselin writes both fiction and nonfiction for children and teens. She is the author of more than fifteen children’s books for the elementary school library market and her debut YA novel ANY WAY YOU SLICE IT (Bloomsbury Spark) came out in April 2015. Kris volunteers with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, and loves Harry Potter, Doctor Who, classic rock from the 70’s and 80’s, and anything with a time travel theme. She loves doing workshops and talking about reading and writing with both kids and adults. Kristine lives in a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts with her husband and daughter.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 What Is a Concussion? 4

Chapter 2 Invisible Injuries 8

Chapter 3 Diagnosis 16

Chapter 4 Prevention 26

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

Provides information about causes, symptoms, and treatments, as well as what-to-expect information for both the person who has the illness or are friends of someone who does.  True stories about real youths who have encountered these diseases.  Infographics, sidebars, and fact boxes break down more complicated information.  Supports national standards for health education.

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2015
Gr 3–5—This series presents information on medical conditions in a concise yet enlightening way, educating children about specific conditions that they may or may not encounter at some point in their own lives. The history of each disease is covered, as well as symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and short- and long-term effects. The authors employ short sentences and clear language to discuss these complex topics, and features such as comparison charts, "Health Fact" boxes, and captioned color photos (which often take up half the page) are used to supplement the text in an eye-catching way. The series strives to demystify these ailments and raise awareness of them, because, as the authors point out, "learning about [these diseases]—and knowing what to do about [them]—is the best defense." VERDICT Solidly informative.

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