Puberty is gross but also really awesome / by Gina Loveless ; illustrated by Lauri Johnston.
| Author/creator | Loveless, Gina author. |
| Other author | Johnston, Lauri, illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York : Rodale Kids, [2021] |
| Copyright Date | ©2021 |
| Description | 182 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Note to the reader -- Body changes and the tooth fairy: four ways that losing teeth is a lot like puberty -- Part 1: Ch-ch-ch-changes. Under your t-shirt: all about breasts -- In your underwear: all about the penis, testicles, and scrotum -- Hola, ovaries!: all about menstruation -- Hair, hair everywhere!: all about armpit, leg, facial, and pubic hair, and shaving -- Wait, this actually grows?: all about voice -- You (probably) won't hit the ceiling: all about bone development -- Fits and zits: all about acne -- Stinky and wet: all about sweat -- Part 2: The whole-body approach. I is who I is and I like who I like: all about gender expression, gender identity, and sexual expression -- Too little, too Zzzzzzzzzzz: all about sleep -- You are what you eat, and don't eat: all about nutrition -- Is it all in my head?: all about mental health -- I'm okay just as I am: all about confidence -- Nobody likes me: all about bullying -- This is all new...: all about crushes, consent, harassment, and abuse -- In my day, I had to walk uphill both ways to get a book: all about technology -- All about those screens, 'bout those screens: all about screen time -- Wait, they still know more: all about what?! -- Resources -- Tips for kids and trusted adults. |
| Abstract | "Puberty . . . is pretty gross for pretty much everyone. It's a smelly, hairy, sticky, and (worst of all) totally confusing time! But did you know there's a lot about puberty that makes it REALLY AWESOME? Get the whole picture with this honest, humorous, and empowering survival guide to the tween years. It's packed with straightforward illustrations, easy-to-understand scientific information, interesting studies, and tips from experts, covering everything from breast development and gender identity to acne and mental health." -- Amazon. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-177) and index. |
| Interest age level | Ages 9 and up |
| Interest grade level | Grades 5 and up |
| Genre/form | Instructional and educational works. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Instructional and educational works. |
| LCCN | 2021287052 |
| ISBN | 9781984895059 (library binding) |
| ISBN | 1984895052 (library binding) |
| ISBN | 9781635653533 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 1635653533 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 9781713739883 (FollettBound) |
| ISBN | 1713739887 (FollettBound) |