Sex, Puberty, and All That Stuff: A Guide to Growing Up
Jacqui Bailey. Barron's Educational Series, $12.99 (112pp) ISBN 978-0-7641-2992-6
The paperback Sex, Puberty and All That Stuff: A Guide to Growing Up by Jacqui Bailey helps demystify the changes that occur during the teen years. In a reassuring, assertive tone, Bailey describes the bodily and hormonal aspects of puberty and dispels myths such as the perils of too much masturbation. Also covered are same-sex attraction, managing a good relationship and contraception. Cartoon scenarios, lists and slang add to the book's accessibility and appeal. .
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Reviewed on: 08/01/2004
Genre: Children's
Paperback - 112 pages - 978-0-7496-5850-2
Prebound-Glued - 112 pages - 978-1-4176-4532-9