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 "hat'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.
Amazon.com Review"t wanting it to happen. When it did I remember thinking?? 'It's about time.'"p> "I was worried at first. Then it really wasn't so bad after all.""I remember my brothers weren't allowed to hit me in the chest anymore. I was kind of pleased about that."
What mysterious condition are these now grown-up girls talking about? Ah?? yes?? puberty! With scads of per"al stories and an abundance of useful?? detailed information about girls' changing bodies and feelings?? author Lynda Madaras and her daughter Area Madaras have expanded their guide for girls on the verge of change. First published in 1983?? the bestselling classic has been revised and updated several times over the years to keep up with ever evolving facts and wisdom about puberty in girls. In this third edition?? the authors continue their straight talk on the menstrual cycle?? reproductive organs?? breasts?? emotional changes?? puberty in boys?? body hair?? pimples?? masturbation?? and all the