num_pages: 288
description: 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.
language: English
title: What's Happening to My Body? Book for Girls: Revised Edition
titlecomplete: What's Happening to My Body? Book for Girls: Revised Edition
genres: Coming Of Age, Self Help, Sexuality, Childrens, Reference, Health, Banned Books, Parenting, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 299
publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks