Books like The "What's happening to my Body?" Book for Girls by Lynda Madaras
Designed for girls in grades 4‑6, this book offers a friendly, factual look at the changes that happen during puberty. It covers how the body grows, the development of pubic hair, breasts, and reproductive organs, the menstrual cycle, and also explains puberty in boys, helping young readers understand and feel confident about the natural changes in their bodies.
First publish date: December 1985
Genre: Health & Medicine/Women's Health
Authors: Lynda Madaras
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Discusses the changes that take place in a girl's body during puberty, including information on the body's changing size and shape, pubic hair, breasts, the reproductive organs, the menstrual cycle, and puberty in boys.
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The Madaras growing-up guides are acknowledged by parents, educators, librarians, and doctors for their unique, nonthreatening style, excellent organization, and thorough coverage of both the physical and emotional issues surrounding puberty and adolescence. And kids love them too! As one fan wrote, "Dear Lynda, I can't believe that you, a mom, knew all this stuff!" "My Body, My Self" for Boys is filled with activities, checklists, illustrations, and plenty of room for journal jottings, plus lots of personal stories in which boys share their concerns and experiences about growing up. For ages 10 and up.
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A handbook for teenagers discussing nutrition, health, fitness, emotions, and sexuality, including such topics as body image, drugs, STDs, fad diets and hazards and benefits of the Internet.
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Provides an overview of puberty and discusses changes that take place in a boy's shape, size, reproductive organs, sexuality, hygiene requirements, and health concerns. Also discusses puberty in girls.
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A lively, illustrated guide that helps tween girls understand the physical and emotional changes of puberty, from periods and body hair to crushes and new feelings.
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An accessible guide that explains the physical and emotional changes girls experience during puberty, covering growth spurts, sexual development, peer pressure, dating, and evolving family relationships.
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