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 "What'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.