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Usborne understanding the facts of life
Updated and expanded, this acclaimed classic continues to provide straightforward and reassuring information on crucial aspects of the human body for anyone going through adolescence.
The Growing up section describes what happens in the body at the time of puberty. The role of hormones is clearly explained, and there are informative sections on sex, contraceptions, sexually transmitted infections and drugs, as well as plenty of advice on healthy eating, exercise and hygiene.
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
The Babies section traces the growth and development of a baby from conception to birth and during the first years of life, as well as describing the effects of pregnancy on the mother. There is also a lot of useful practical information on how to help take care of a baby.
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
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