The What's Happening to My Body? Book for Girls: A Growing Up Guide for Parents and DaughtersOne of the ALA's Best Books for Young Adults -- Madaras's bestselling classic (over 400,000 copies sold), written with her daughter, Area (then 13), covers the body's changing size and shape, breasts, the reproductive organs, the menstrual cycle, pubic hair, and puberty in boys; it includes vital information on AIDS, STDs, and birth control appropriate for 9- to 15-year-olds. Intended for adults and youngsters to share, it includes an introduction for parents and educators. |
Contents
PUBERTY | 1 |
CHANGING SIZE AND SHAPE | 18 |
BODY HAIR PERSPIRATION AND PIMPLES | 25 |
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References to this book
Hangin' Out and Havin' Fun: A Girl's Guide to Cool Stuff to Do Kristin Ward No preview available - 2000 |