Growing Up (Facts of Life) - Softcover

Meredith, Susan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0860208370 ISBN 13: 9780860208372

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd, 1985

Synopsis

Growing up describes exactly what takes place in the body at the time of puberty. The role of hormones is clearly explained, together with the changes these bring about. There are sections on sex and contraception, and information is given on various things which affect the body such as food, exercise, hygiene and drugs. The book also includes information on AIDS, which has been approved bt the terrence Higgins Trust.

About this title

Product Description:

-- Reassuring practical advice and information for adolescents on important aspects of the human body

Review:

'Time after time, manages tricky subjects without fuss' - Times Educational Supplement; 'Direct and caring information' - Just Seventeen; 'straight-talking facts on everything you need to know about growning up' - My Guy; 'Absolutely excellent. It covers a fantastic amount of information in a clear and informative way... extremely reassuring' - Inform; 'This award-winning and thoughtful book will help to reassure anyone going through adolescence about the changes that occur to the body during puberty. It tackles in a clear and direct way issues such as hormones, sex, contraception, sexually transmitted infections and drugs, and contains valuable advice on healthy eating, exercise and hygiene' - Term Times

About this edition

• Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 1985
• ISBN 10: 0860208370
• ISBN 13: 9780860208372
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48