puberty

Describes the physical and emotional changes that occur in boys (and, to a lesser extent, in girls) during puberty and discusses sexual activity, homosexuality, AIDS, and other related topics.

With the help of her friends and some adults, Camy explains to girls that the changes of puberty are normal and gives them the advice they need to make it through the beginning of adolescence.

Discusses the mental and physical changes that take place during puberty.

Explains how a girl's body changes during puberty, discussing the menstrual cycle, breast development, hormonal activity, and emotional changes.

A practical guide for young girls that offers advice on everything they need to know about their bodies and themselves.

Explores the experience of adolescence, its physical and emotional stages, and the relationships between teenagers and parents, other adults, peers, school, the media, and society, and suggests ways of coping with common problems.

Explanatory text and workbook exercises present information about such aspects of male puberty as penis size, masturbation, and acne.

Describes the physical and psychological changes that occur as boys and girls go through puberty and reach sexual maturity.

As twelve-year-old Duane endures the confusing and humiliating aspects of puberty, he watches a newborn bird in a nest on his windowsill begin to grow and become more independent, all of which he records in his journal.

Provides detailed information for teenage boys and girls on puberty; male and female reproductive health; sexually transmitted diseases and how they are spread and prevented; pregnancy and contraception; abstinence; date rape; and how to talk to one's parents about sex.