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The best book on puberty for 9-15 year old girls completely updated for the first time in 12 years! Selected as a "Best Book for Young Adults" by the American Library Association—The classic puberty education book for 9-15 year-old girls (over 500,000 copies sold), now thoroughly updated and freshly redesigned for the first time in 12 years. Now for the first time since the medical journal Pediatrics published its news-making, large-scale study indicating that puberty begins in girls even earlier than previously believed, Lynda Madaras has thoroughly rewritten, updated and expanded her classic book to address the younger girl and her concerns. As before, in age appropriate-language, the book covers the body's changing size and shape, breasts, the reproductive organs, the menstrual cycle, pubic hair, and includes a full chapter on puberty in boys. Reacting to the thousands of letters Madaras receives from kids all over the world, with a multitude of questions, as well as with new research data, she has made changes as follows:
* more discussion on when a girl will begin puberty
* more on the emotional and physical development and how that compares to other girls of the same age. Also what to do with unwanted attention because of early development
* new sections on diet, exercise, and health, with help on avoiding weight problems and eating disorders; avoiding unhealthy uses of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco
* discussion of the " female athletic syndrome"
* more practical advice on products from treating acne to menstruation protection to sports bras
* internet resources that will guide the younger and older girls to more explicit,appropriate-to-their-age information on romance, sex, contraception, STDs, pregnancy, and multiple births.

Over 1,200,000 copies of Lynda Madaras books sold!

Discusses the changes that take place in a girl's body during puberty, including information on the body's changing size and shape, pubic hair, breasts, the reproductive organs, the menstrual cycle, and puberty in boys.

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This updated third edition contains a wealth of information for young girls and their parents about puberty and the emotional and physical changes that occur during this complex transformation. The authors use honest, informal language along with engaging anecdotes, helpful quotations, detailed illustrations, labeled diagrams, and charts to address timely topics¾male and female reproductive organs, menstruation, breast development, bras, body hair, stages of puberty, masturbation, height and weight spurts, perspiration, pimples, hormones, romantic feelings, and much more. The advice is practical, with easy-to-understand definitions and stories of real-life experiences, and this expanded volume also contains information about "female athletic syndrome," early development issues, body types, eating disorders, exercise, balanced nutrition, AIDS, STDs, and birth control. This comprehensive puberty education book is perfect for parents who are looking for a positive, reassuring way to address a challenging topic with their young daughters. It is a valuable learning tool for all families and shouldn't be missed. A new edition of The What's Happening to My Body? Book for Boys is also available. 2000, Newmarket Press, $12.95. Ages 8 to 15. Reviewer: Debra Briatico
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I thought the girls' version of this book was very informative and covered most of the material that was needed to explain the concept of puberty. Although I knew most of the information, some of it came as a surprise to me. The topics were explained in a manner acceptable for younger children. Overall, it was very good. Index. Illus. Further Reading. VOYA CODES: 5Q 2P M J (Hard to imagine it being any better written; For the YA with a special interest in the subject; Middle School, defined as grades 6 to 8; Junior High, defined as grades 7 to 9). 2000, Newmarket Press, 263p, Trade pb. Ages 12 to 15. Reviewer: Andrea Alonge, Teen Reviewer SOURCE: VOYA, June 2001 (Vol. 24, No. 2)
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780937858981
  • Publisher: Newmarket Press
  • Publication date: 4/1/1991
  • Series: The What's Happening to My Body? Ser.
  • Edition description: REV
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 269
  • Age range: 9 - 14 Years
  • Product dimensions: 5.35 (w) x 8.00 (h) x 0.83 (d)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 5, 2008

    WAY too advanced for a pre teen!!! (age 11)

    I was extremely disappointed when I received this book. It was not at all what I expected. It is WAY too graphic for a child just beginning puberty. I was looking for the 'basics' and I do not consider male genitals to be basic for female puberty. Explaining male erections, ejaculations, and sperm just does not apply here. I am an OB/GYN sonographer. I feel pretty 'experienced' when it comes to explaining the female reproductive system to my daughter. But she loves to read and comprehends things a little better if she reads it, so I thought this would be a nice supplement for our conversations. This may be more appropriate for the older teen, but far too much exposure for a pre teen. I will be sending this book back first thing tomorrow!!

    32 out of 40 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 11, 2008

    BEWARE_ VERY GRAPHIC FOR YOUNG GIRLS

    I was looking for an easy book for my 10 and 11 year old girls in my Girl Scout Troop. We are learning about early body changes. I BLUSHED when reading this book. I can just say, its for the very advanced readers and maturity levels. THEY are ALL being returned tomorrow!!

    21 out of 30 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 27, 2007

    A reviewer

    This is a great direct and honest approach to the education of pre-teens. In the world today we all hope and pray our kids don't need to know this stuff too soon but the fact is if they don't learn the truth, at home, in a clear way they WILL certainly learn it somewhere else. This was a great addition to our conversations as my little one ventured into womanhood and through middle school into high school. The key in was making sure to use this as an companion to open dialogue so that our daughter could explore and learn at her own pace. For those more reserved parents- this may not be the ideal book- it has drawings of genitals (male and female) and clearly explains sex, contraception, etc in simple to the point terms. For us it was a perfect solution for a bookworm child who was becoming a woman. Thanks!

    14 out of 18 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted June 24, 2011

    A little over the top but OK

    Even though it was very describing, i believe that its good to know ahead of time so it wont be a big surprise in the end. Me, as an 11 year old, believe this book was good.

    11 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 29, 2008

    A lifetime of useful information

    I am a 34 year old woman who got this book from her mother around 11-12 years old. The information in this book was and still is invaluable. It's a tricky subject for any parent to discuss with their child and this book provides a groundwork of good, clear, clinical information. I still reflect on it to this day. If all kids had such a clear understanding of their bodies and such a demystifying look at the opposite gender, it could help clear up many misconceptions. I know adults, both male and female, who still do not understand female reproduction, etc. There will always be things kids don't discuss with their parents. This book answers many of the questions I, as a pre-teen, was too shy to ask.

    8 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 15, 2012

    Great!

    This is a great book but parents please note that there are illustrations of body parts in this book so you might want to take a look through it first to decide if you think its suitible for your child or not before they read it. Very good book for 10 year olds and up! (As i just said it still could be good for younger children)

    6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted June 18, 2011

    Ummmmm

    I was a bit wierded out by those facts. I just read the sample. Im also 11.

    6 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 7, 2012

    Ok so i got this book

    Ok so i got tjis book im 11 and so yyah i bought it n it talks about periods so it really helped

    5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 1, 2007

    THANKS LINDA AND AREA MARADAS (I HOPE THATS SPELLED RIGHT.)

    Being a eleven year old girl myself I thought this book gave girls like me just enough information without overloading us, and it was really fun to read.

    5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 2, 2012

    Jdksnf

    Ok so i am 12 and i think i am going through puberty my boobs r starting to hurt and all my fruends wear bras and i dont know if i should and i havent had my peiod yet... is this normal?

    4 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted April 14, 2011

    it is awesome

    i have all three of her body book for girls. of course im only 10 so i wanted know why chest hurts so much. so i read one of hers got another and got another.

    4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 24, 2009

    What's Happening

    Good source of info with excellent illustrations. I did not share with my daughter page by page (TMI). However, it helped me through some technical aspects of what's happening to her body.

    3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 9, 2013

    Hi

    Im gonna pop some tags. Only got $20 in my pocket.............

    2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 1, 2012

    Plz read this

    To all who have made coments on this book, if you are 12 and under, do NOT read this book. I find this book amazing and extremely helpful. The pictures are only to help u understand certain things. Gals, if you are having a hard time with puberty and have questions, this book will tell you all there is to know. If you still need to talk to someone still, talk to ur aunt, grandmother, godmother, or ur friends/ best friends mom. This is only if you fo not have a mom or you are extremely uncomfortable talking to ur own mom. Hope this helps!

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 16, 2012

    ?

    I have boobs and shave will i get my period soon

    2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 3, 2012

    ""

    The "" mean boobs

    2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 3, 2012

    Awesome book, "Whats happening to my body"

    You BN readers should read this book it tells a girl about her body and I recconmend girls should read this this book only. :)

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 24, 2012

    Booklover13

    Im having really heavy dark discharge do u think i going 2 "start" soon?
    Ps
    I havent read the book
    Please reply i only hav a dad and do NOT want to talk z2 him about it
    Manders<3

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 22, 2012

    GREAT BOOK!!!!!

    This book answered all my questions about puberty. And also its quite funny. I highly recomened this book to any girl whose parents wont answer any of your questions. Because i swear
    this book will explain everything................even sex.
    Thanks,
    -Chloe

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 11, 2012

    Why

    Do girls need to do this?LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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