What Makes Sports Gear Safer?

By Kevin Kurtz

Book Overview

If you pay attention to the news, you've probably seen some scary headlines: fiery NASCAR crashes, career-ending sports injuries, and more. But the truth is, these kinds of accidents are rare. Engineers have designed sports gear to keep athletes as safe as possible. Carbon-fiber helmets, smart pads, and avalanche air bags are just a few of the improvements that help people play sports more safely. Learn more about how the technology in sports gear works to keep us safe.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GMYT9HF2
• ISBN13: 9798855071986
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7