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American Medical Association boys' guide to becoming a teen -
Amy B. Midleman, medical editor ; Kate Gruenwald Pfeifer, writer.
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San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, c2006.
128 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Annotations:
- Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Welcome to puberty -- Eating, exercise, and a healthy weight -- Your height -- Your skin, teeth, and hair -- Your reproductive system-inside and out -- Erections, wet dreams, and masturbation -- Your feelings -- Relationships -- What about sex?
Best Books:
- Children's Catalog, Nineteenth Edition, Supplement, 2007 ; H.W. Wilson; United States
Middle and Junior High School Library Catalog, Supplement to Ninth Edition, 2007 ; H.W. Wilson Company; United States
Reviews:
- Gillian Engberg (Booklist, May 15, 2006 (Vol. 102, No. 18))
Published in conjunction with the American Medical Association, this guide addresses puberty's changes clearly, and many of the seemingly male-oriented topics covered here could also interest girls: weight-lifting, for example, and handling arguments that escalate into physical fights. Cartoon drawings of too-perfect teens illustrate, but as in Girl's Guide to Becoming a Teen (2006) by the same author, the text's approach is straightforward, accessible, and nonjudgmental, whether the topic is same-sex attraction or divorcing parents. The volume closes with an extensive resource section, including hotlines. Category: Books for Middle Readers--Nonfiction. 2006, Jossey-Bass, $12.95. Gr. 4-7.Meredith Kiger, Ph.D. (Children's Literature)
This 125 page book is an introduction to puberty for boys and briefly discusses all aspects, both physical and emotional, of the process of moving from childhood to adulthood. Published under the auspices of the American Medical Association, its format is a series of questions that a prospective teen may ask, with answers provided by a family physician. Overall, the tone is one of “you are not alone” and encourages the reader to seek appropriate adult advice if their questions need further explanation. The discussions cover all facets such as eating, exercise, height, weight, the reproductive system, feelings, relationships, sex, and so on. The accompanying cartoon drawings seem silly and inappropriate at times but the information is straightforward and helpful. Parents might consider reading it with their teen to foster open communication. A glossary, an index, and sources for further info are included. 2006, Jossey Bass, $12.95. Ages 10 to 14. Subjects:
- Puberty Juvenile literature.
Teenage boys--Physiology Juvenile literature.
Puberty.
| Language | Call Number | LCCN | Dewey Decimal | ISBN/ISSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English (eng) | RJ143 .A43 2006 |
2005034809 |
613/.04233 |
9780787983437 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0787983438 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780787983437 |