Lynda Madaras

This is an excellent source of information for older tweens and young teens. Madaras has a frank, interesting voice that makes learning the facts of life easier and more comfortable than most books on the subject.

Madaras takes a more hands-on approach to explaining the changes that are taking place in the bodies of young girls. Part book, part interactive guide this book a more intimate feel. It is filled with illustrations

This is an all encompassing guide for girls about to go through puberty or who are going through it. An introduction for parents offers suggestions on how to use the book with their child. The text speaks directly to young girls without talking down or dumbing it down. Both clinical and lay terms are used for body parts and functions. The text encourages a positive self image, explains physical and chemical changes and includes a resource section and index. Highly recommended.

Everything preteen and teen boys need to know about their changing bodies and feelings
Written by an experienced educator and her daughter in a reassuring and down-to earth style, The "What's Happening to My Body?" Book for Boys gives sensitive straight talk on: the body's changing size and shape; diet and exercise; the growth spurt; the reproductive organs; body hair; voice changes; romantic and sexual feelings; and puberty in the opposite sex. It also includes information on steroid abuse, show more acne treatment, sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, and birth control. Featuring detailed illustrations and real-life stories throughout, plus an introduction for parents and a helpful resource section, this bestselling growing-up guide is an essential puberty education and health book for all boys ages 10 and up show less