"What's Happening to My Body?" Book for Girls: A Growing Up Guide for Parents & Daughters, Revised

by Lynda Madaras (2007, Newmarket Press, 12.95)
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Selected as a "Best Book for Young Adults" by the American Library Association -- the classic puberty education book for 8-15-year-old girls, now thoroughly updated and freshly redesigned for the first time in 12 years. In age appropriate-language, the book covers the body's changing size and shape, breasts, the reproductive organs, the menstrual cycle, public hair, puberty in boys, diet, exercise, and health, with help on avoiding weight problems and eating disorders, Internet resources and much more. Grades 6-9. [6” x 9”...259 pages]

AMA Girl's Guide to Becoming a Teen

by Kate Pfeifer & Amy Middleman (2006, Jossey-Bass, 12.95)
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Preteen girls will learn about puberty and what kinds of physical and emotional changes they can expect—from your developing body to your feelings about boys. The importance of eating the right foods and taking care of your body, your reproductive system inside and out, starting your period—what it means and how to handle it, thinking about relationships and dealing with new feelings. Illustrated. Grades 4-7. [7.5" x 9”...128 pages]

The Period Book: Everything You Don’t Want to Ask (But Need to Know)

by Karen & Jennifer Gravelle (2006, Walker, 9.99)
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A down-to-earth and practical book that answers any questions preteens and young adolescents might have about their periods. It covers all the physical, emotional, and social changes that come with having periods, as well as related issues like dealing with pimples, mood swings, and new expectations from friends and family. Humorous illustrations…some color. Grades 4-8. [7” x 7”...115 pages]

Puberty Girl

by Shushann Movsessian (2004, Allen & Unwin, 15.95)
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This celebration of maturing bodies and spirits is invariably positive, while providing factual information on menstruation, pubic hair, acne, eating disorders, and other issues essential to girls entering puberty. The emotional challenges of this stage are also addressed, including information on sexual abuse, bullying, maturation reluctance, and conflict resolution. Color photos and great illustrations. Grades 5-9. [8.5" x 8.5”...119 pages]

Early Puberty in Girls: The Essential Guide to Coping with This Common Problem

by Paul Kaplowitz (2004, Ballantine, 13.95)
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A leading pediatric endocrinologist delivers this definitive and essential guide to early puberty in girls—what it is, how it happens, when to be concerned, and how it should be treated. Using the most recent clinical studies, Dr. Kaplowitz answers important questions on many parents' minds. [5.5" x 8.5”...208 pages]

Don't Cramp My Style: Stories About "That" Time of the Month

Edited by Lisa Fraustino (2004, Simon & Schuster, 15.95/hardback)
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An acclaimed anthologist unites 12 short stories about menstruation, featuring poignant inspiration and feisty humor. Includes works by National Book Award winner Han Nolen, Joyce McDonald, and Joan Goodman. [5.5" x 7.5”...304 pages]

Period

by JoAnn Loulan & Bonnie Worthen (2001, Book Peddlers, 9.99)
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In simple terms, and without getting into sex education, the authors explain the changes all girls go through. Plus, how to handle the onset of their menstrual cycle. The supportive voice of peers and an emphasis on the uniqueness of each person, pave the way for a healthy attitude about one’s body and its transformation. Grades 5-9. [7” x 7”...76 pages]

The Care & Keeping of You: The Body Book for Girls

by Valorie Schaefer (1998, Pleasant Company, 9.95)
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Engaging and age-appropriate, this guide answers all the questions preteen girls have about their bodies—from hair care to periods. The book addresses issues of basic health and hygiene, and not issues regarding reproduction. Color. Grades 4-8. [7” x 11”...104 pages]

Ready, Set, Grow! A What's Happening to my Body? Book for Younger Girls

by Lynda Madaras (2003, Newmarket Press, 12.00)
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Gives girls what they need to know to celebrate and accept the new and exciting changes happening to their bodies during puberty. Included are chapters on: breast development, body hair, body fat, height and weight changes, acne, a girl's first period, changes in the reproductive organs, and more. Grades 4-8. [7” x 7”...128 pages]

My Body, My Self for Girls: The "What's Happening to My Body?" Workbook

by Lynda Madaras (2000, Newmarket Press, 12.95)
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Contains quizzes, stories, exercises, checklists, suggestions for diary keeping, illustrations, and lots of personal anecdotes about physical changes and the different feeling girls have about them. Everything that is affected by the onset of puberty is covered, from body image, diet, height, weight, pimples, cramps, to first periods, first bras, and first impressions. Grades 6-9. [7” x 9”...118 pages]

Growing and Changing: A Handbook for Preteens

by Kathy McCoy, et al. (2003, Perigee, 14.95)
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This new edition of the popular guide provides authoritative answers to kids' most frequently asked questions. Grades 5-8. [6” x 9"...256 pages]

"What's Happening to Me?": The Answers to Some of the World's Most Embarrassing Questions

by Peter Mayle (2000, L. Stuart, 9.95)
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In the past 30 years, more than one million children and young adults have grown up with this classic guide to puberty, which offers parents a frank yet fun way to discuss this often embarrassing subject with their kids. Grades 2-6. [9.5” x 9.5”...188 pages]

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