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Usborne growing up for girls

By Felicity Brooks

Puberty brings surprising changes, tricky questions and secrets you’ll need trusted grown-ups to help unravel.

informative · reassuring · straight-talking · supportive

Genres

Non-fiction Feelings/Wellbeing Health/Lifestyle

What is Usborne growing up for girls about?

Growing up can bring exciting changes, confusing feelings and plenty of questions. This clear, reassuring guide helps girls understand puberty, periods, body changes, hormones and growing independence. It also explores friendships, relationships, confidence, healthy eating, exercise, stress, exams, bullying, social media, safety, sex, contraception, sexually transmitted infections, drink and drugs. With honest explanations and practical advice, it encourages readers to look after themselves, talk to trusted adults and feel confident as they move into their teenage years.

About the author

Felicity Brooks is a talented children's author and editor who has written and created many popular books for Usborne. She loves making fun and interesting books that help children learn about the world. Some of her best-known books include 'All About Feelings' and 'Lift-the-Flap Questions and Answers.'

Pages

270 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2013

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