Understanding the Facts of Life
Published on 26. September 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
104 pages
978-0-7460-3143-8 (ISBN)
Description
Highly acclaimed guide with straightforward and reassuring information. Describes exactly what happens at puberty, with informative sections on sex, contraception and sexually transmitted diseases, and advice on hygiene, exercise and healthy eating. Traces the development of a baby from conception to birth and first years of life, with practical information on how to help take care of a baby. This book contains the following Usborne Facts of Life titles: Babies and Growing up.
Reviews / Votes
One of my favourite books is Understanding the Facts of Life. It covers everything from puberty, changes in the body and periods, to how babies are made and grow. It's a nice book to go back to (don't expect to get the subject over in one sitting), and while it's scientific and uses proper words for things (I think this is important), it's accessible. When your daughters are older - although there's no reason why they can't read it whenever they want to - there's also What's Happening to Me? * The Guardian * A shining example of how lively an information book can be... highly recommended for teenagers who know someone expecting a baby, and for those considering a career in childcare. * Woman and Home * Time after time, Growing Up manages tricky subjects without fuss... The text is sanely direct ... in everything it covers, the book will inform, relieve anxiety and ... it will teach one sex about the other with graphic clarity. * Times Educational Supplement *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 11 to 14 years
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
300 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7460-3143-8 (9780746031438)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Susan Meredith | Robyn Gee
Understanding the Facts of Life
Book
07/1985
Usborne Publishing Ltd
€29.89
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Content
Growing; what happens at puberty?; how puberty starts; hair; breasts; female sex organs; female sex organs inside the body; periods; male sex organs; sex; contraception; food; exercise; smoking, drinking and other drugs; keeping clean; growing up and your feelings; AIDS.