Ocean State Libraries

The 24-page book, Ouch! Stitches, introduces early learners to teacher-focused concepts that will help them gain important reading comprehension and social skills. The vibrant illustrations and engaging leveled text in the Little Birdie Books' Leveled Readers work together to tell fun stories while supporting early readers. Featuring grade-appropriate vocabulary and activities, these books help children develop essential skills for reading proficiency....

"This comprehensive, reader-friendly book written by a top physician in the field explains to coaches and parents how to understand, cope with, and prevent sport-related concussions among children and teenagers"--

From America's preeminent expert on the head trauma crisis in sports, a timely, provocative, essential guide to concussions in youth sports, what they are, how to treat them, and how to protect our young athletes.

A guide to sports-related concussions addresses the inability of mouth guards and helmets to prevent concussions, the impact of head injuries on school performance and emotional behavior, and state concussion laws.

"Tony Andia is the Peabody football team's starting quarterback. After he hits the ground hard during a game he just isn't himself. His friend Artie thinks Tony might have a concussion. Artie thinks he should tell Coach Joh. But should he get involved?"--