Books about Adolescence

Books for Younger Readers

Cole, Babette. Hair in funny places: A book about puberty. (J 612.6 Co )
A teddy bear explains to a little girl how Mr. and Mrs. Hormone cause people to change during puberty.

Madaras, Lynda. On your mark, get set, grow!: A "what's happening to my body?" book for younger boys. (J 612.6 Ma)
A latest addition to the popular series addresses real-world questions and concerns for prepubescent boys, covering a wide range of topics from physical changes and hygiene to health issues and interacting with peers.

Madaras, Lynda. Ready, set, grow!: A "what's happening to my body?" book for younger girls. (J 612.6 Ma)
Discusses the changes in younger girls' bodies as they grow older, including understanding what puberty is, weight and height changes, and menstruation.

Saltz, Gail. Changing you!: A guide to body changes and sexuality (J 612.6 Sal)
Describes puberty and the changes that go with it, discussing physical changes, male and female anatomy, reproduction, and sexual abuse.

Mostly for Boys

American Medical Association's boys' guide to becoming a teen. (J 613.04233 Am)
Discusses the physical changes that occur as a teenage boy goes through puberty, covering such topics as height, skin, facial hair, the reproductive system, hormones, sex, and relationships.

Dunham, Kelli. The boy's body book. (J 612.6 Dun)
Discusses the physical and emotional transitions that boys undergo during puberty, including growth spurts, voice changes, sexual development, peer pressure, dating, and new relationships within the family.

Gravelle, Karen. What's going on down there?: Answers to questions boys find hard to ask. (J 612.6 Gr)
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.

Gurian, Michael. From boys to men: all about adolescence (J 305.235 Gu)
Answers questions about the physical, emotional, sexual, and social changes that teenage boys undergo during adolescence.

Jukes, Mavis. The guy book: An owner's manual for teens: Safety, maintenance and operating instructions for teens. (J 305.235 Ju)
Provides information for boys on changes that occur in their bodies during puberty and offering advice on sexual topics, nutrition, drugs, girls, and more.

Madaras, Lynda. The "what's happening to my body?" book for boys. (J 613.95 Mad)
Discusses the changes that take place in a boy's body during puberty, including information on the body's changing size and shape, the growth spurt, reproductive organs, pubic hair, beards, pimples, voice changes, wet dreams, and puberty in girls.

Mostly For Girls

American Medical Association's girls' guide to becoming a teen. (J 613.04243 Am)
Discusses the physical changes that occur as a teenage girl goes through puberty, covering such topics as weight, skin, height, eating habits, the reproductive system, hormones, the menstrual cycle, sex, and body image.

Blackstone, Margaret. Girl stuff: A survival guide to growing up. (J 612.6 Bl)
A guide for girls explaining both the physical and psychological aspects of puberty.

Bourgeois, Paulette. Changes in you and me: A book about puberty, mostly for girls. (J 612.6 Bo)
A complete illustrated guide to puberty helps young girls understand and cope with the internal and external changes occurring with their bodies, discussing menstruation, sexuality, sexual responsibility, reproduction, and what is happening to boys.

Gravelle, Karen. The period book: Everything you don't want to ask (but need to know). (J 612.662 Gr)
Explains what happens at the onset of menstruation, discussing what to wear, going to the gynecologist, and how to handle various problems.

Jukes, Mavis. Growing up: It's a girl thing: Straight talk about first bras, first periods, and your changing body. (J 612.662 Ju)
A guide for pre-adolescent girls to the changes that puberty brings to their bodies, including information about menstruation.

Jukes, Mavis. It's a girl thing: How to stay healthy, safe, and in charge. (J 612.6 Ju)
Provides a close-up look at such issues as the physical and emotional changes that puberty brings, friendship, boys, families, and other changes in teenage girls' lives.

Madaras, Lynda The "what's happening to my body?" book for girls. (J 612.6 Mad)
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, reproductive organs, the menstrual cycle, and puberty in boys.

Books for Everyone

Endersbe, Julie. Healthy sexuality: What is it? (J 613.95 En)
Discusses various aspects of sex and sexuality, including sexual responsibility, sexual self-care, and sexual readiness.

Harris, Robie. It's perfectly normal: A book about changing bodies, growing up, sex, and sexual health. (J 612.6 Ha)
A candid, thorough, and reassuring introduction to human sexuality provides accurate and objective answers to children's questions about conception, puberty, birth control, AIDS, and other issues and concerns.

Patterson, Claire. It's OK to be you: A frank and funny guide to growing up. (J 612.6 Pa)
Explains puberty and discusses how to feel good emotionally and physically through difficult and changing times.


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