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What's Happening to My Body? Book for Boys: Revised Edition Revised Edition
Contributor(s): Madaras, Lynda (Author), Madaras, Area (Author), Sullivan, Simon (Author)
ISBN: 1557047693     ISBN-13: 9781557047694
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
OUR PRICE:   $22.49  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: June 2007
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Temporarily out of stock - Will ship within 2 to 5 weeks
Annotation: The bestselling guides for preteens and teens updated with a brand-new look.
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!"
""What's Happening to My Body?" for Boys" features detailed coverage, in age-appropriate language, of the body's changing size and shape, the growth spurt, the reproductive organs, voice changes, romantic and sexual feelings, puberty in the opposite sex, and much more. Includes a comprehensive resource section and line drawings. For ages 10 and up.
The new editions feature:
- Fresh new cover design for series
- Entirely redesigned interiors with new illustrations
- Uniform trim sizes for display
- New author introductions
- Updated resource sections and content
- 48 black-and-white drawings
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living - Maturing
Dewey: 613.955
LCCN: 2007009874
Series: What's Happening to My Body?
Physical Information: 0.94" H x 6.42" W x 9.1" (1.01 lbs) 256 pages
Themes:
- Sex & Gender - Feminine
- Topical - Adolescence/Coming of Age
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:

The What's Happening to My Body? Book for Boys

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 Boys gives sensitive straight talk on: the body's changing size and shape; diet and exercise; the growth spurt; the reproductive organs; body hair; voice changes; romantic and sexual feelings; and puberty in the opposite sex. It also includes information on steroid abuse, acne treatment, 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 boys ages 10 and up.


Contributor Bio(s): Madaras, Lynda: -

Lynda Madaras is the author of 12 books on health, child care, and parenting. For more than 25 years, she taught puberty and health education in California schools, and she has appeared on Oprah, CNN, PBS, and the Today Show.

Lynda Madaras es la autora de doce libros sobre la salud, el cuidado de ninos y la crianza de los hijos. Durante mas de veinticinco anos ha ensenado sobre la pubertad y la salud en escuelas de California, y ha sido invitada de Oprah, CNN, PBS y el Today Show.

Madaras, Area: -

Area Madaras was just 11 years old when she assisted her mother on their first book. Now a communications consultant and mother of two, she lives in California and continues to assist her mother with the series.

Area Madaras solo tenia once anos cuando colaboro por primera vez con su madre en un libro. Ahora es asesora de comunicaciones y madre de dos ninas, vive en California y continua trabajando con su madre en la serie.