Everything preteen and teen girls need to know about their changing bodies and feelings Written by an experienced educator and her daughter in a reassuring and down-to-earth style, The "What's Happening to My Body?" Book for Girls gives sensitive straight talk on: the body's changing size and shape; the growth spurt; breast development; the reproductive organs; the menstrual cycle; body hair; diet and exercise; romantic and sexual feelings; and puberty in the opposite sex. It also includes information on anorexia and bulimia, sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, and birth control. Featuring detailed illustrations and real-life stories throughout, plus an introduction for parents and a helpful resource section, this bestselling growing-up guide is an essential puberty education and health book for all girls ages 10 and up. Selected as a Best Book for Young Adults by the American Library Association.
| ISBN: | 9781557047649 |
| Publication date: | 10th December 2007 |
| Author: | Lynda Madaras, Area Madaras, Simon Sullivan |
| Publisher: | William Morrow Paperbacks an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 288 pages |
| Series: | What's Happening to My Body? |