Bibliographic Information
Middleman, A. & Pfeifer, K. (2006). Girls' guide to becoming teen. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Summary
The book covers the mental, emotional, and physical aspects of female puberty. Examples of topics include the female reproductive cycle, hair and skin care, relationships, and growth spurts. It does mention some tricker points, such as masturbation, tattoos, contraceptives, and same sex attraction.
Rationale
Unlike many books for girls, the design incorporates multiple points of entry such as sidebars and captions. The drawing are engaging and fun. Since the book is published by the American Medical Association, the information is medically accurate.
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