teenage boys

Looks at changes to boys during puberty.

"... tells you all you need to know about puberty and adolescence. It explains the facts about body changes such as growing hair in new places, shaving and wet dreams."--Back cover.

"A . . . puberty book . . . that takes boys from their first armpit hair to their first wet dream--and beyond. Facts about developmental changes to tween and teen boys' bodies and brains are spelled out in . . . boy-speak and illustrated in . . . graphic novel format"--OCLC.

"The one he loves most, is the one he knows least. Thirteen-year-old Michael Parsons isdealing with a lot. His father's sudden death; his mother's new husband, Glen, who he loathes; his two younger siblings,who he looks after more and more now that his mother works extra shifts. And then one day, Michael wakes up and his mother is gone. In her place is an exact, duplicate mother. The 'other mother'. No one else seems to notice the real version is missing. His brother, his sister, and even Glen act as if everything's normal. But Michael knows in his heart that this mother is not his. And he begins to panic. What follows is a big-hearted coming-of-age story of a boy struggling with an unusual disorder that poses unparalleled challenges-but also, as he discovers, offers him unique opportunities"--Provided by publisher.

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.

After everything he has learned, Shinjiro struggles with the question of whether his union with the Giant of Light in the form of Ultraman is good or evil. Then, Rena offers him another troubling revelation while a gang of aliens have arrived on Earth with the purpose of killing humans for fun.

The Star Cluster Council views the Ultramen as a threat to humanity, even as Shinjiro and others fight to keep humanity safe from a dangerous alien.

"A startling transformation gives Arata Hinohara a new perspective on his strengths and weaknesses, and he's left to face the fact that his ill feelings toward his old friend and current nemesis, Kadowaki, are probably the greatest threat to the success of his quest. It may even have rendered him helpless to defend himself! Another enemy, Ameeno, wastes no time taking advantage of this, and to such effect that he might take out both Hinohara and Kadowaki at one stroke"--Provided by publisher.

While venturing into the Australian outback with his uncle and Natalie, a biology student, Jayden finds himself placed in a difficult position when disaster strikes and he and Natalie are left in the outback to fight for their survival.

Nick, a teenage boy used to being good at everything he tried his hand at, feels like his life has ended after an accident leaves him partially paralyzed and his girlfriend dumps him. Then Nick gets too attached to his prescription meds and hits rock bottom--but somehow, Nick vows to find a way to get his life back.