Growing up, inside and out / written by Kira Vermond ; illustrations by Carl Chin.
Goes beyond typical references about physical changes to address the myriad emotional changes that occur throughout adolescence, counseling young adults about such feelings as anger toward parents, experiencing crushes, and feeling attracted to people of the same gender.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781771470049
- Physical Description: 104 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Toronto, ON : Owlkids, [2013]
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 100-102) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Chapter 1 Incredible, shifting you! 6 -- Your body is about to change. Hold on tight! -- Chapter 2 Body break 20 -- You've only got one body. Let's love it! -- Chapter 3 Wanted: Self-esteem 31 -- Where did the good times go? -- Chapter 4 What's up, brain? 37 -- Why emotional roller coasters are no day at the park. -- Chapter 5 Facts on feelings 44 -- Learn to cope. Not mope. -- Chapter 6 I want to fit in! 54 -- Feeling different, but wanting to be the same. -- Chapter 7 I've got a crush on you... 64 -- New feelings about other people are exciting, scary, and fun. 64 -- Chapter 8 G word 72 -- Gay, straight, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. We are who we are! 72 -- Chapter 9 Getting it right 78 -- Psst! Here's the secret to love: keep it real. -- Chapter 10 It's about love, actually 87 -- There's a lot more to sex than birds and bees. Why does it have so much power?.
- Target Audience Note:
- 880L Lexile
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Puberty > Juvenile literature.
Adolescence > Juvenile literature.
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | YA 612.661 VER (Text) | 36015000249413 | Young Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
