What Makes Sports Gear Safer?

by Kevin Kurtz

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...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467779156
• ISBN13: 9781467779159
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7