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Available
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Publication
William Morrow Paperbacks (2007), Edition: 3, 288 pages
Description
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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LibraryThing member mitchsar
This is an all encompassing guide for girls about to go through puberty or who are going through it. An introduction for parents offers suggestions on how to use the book with their child. The text speaks directly to young girls without talking down or dumbing it down. Both clinical and lay terms
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are used for body parts and functions. The text encourages a positive self image, explains physical and chemical changes and includes a resource section and index. Highly recommended. Show Less
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Awards
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1983
Physical description
9.12 inches
ISBN
1557047642 / 9781557047649
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