Let's talk about sex : a book about changing bodies, growing up, sex and sexual health
Harris, Robie H.2014
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Updated book on childrens' sexual health. Provides current, frank information on all aspects of growing up, puberty, sex & sexual health. Has information on safe internet & texting use, birth control, lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender issues & more.
Main title:
Let's talk about sex : a book about changing bodies, growing up, sex and sexual health / written by Robie H. Harris ; illustrated by Michael Emberley
Imprint:
London Walker Books 2014
Collation:
98 p. colour illustrations
Audience:
Upper primarySecondary
Contents:
Introduction: Lots of questions -- Changing bodies, growing up, sex and sexual health -- What is sex?: Girl or boy, female or male: Sex and gender -- Making babies: Sexual reproduction -- Strong feelings: Sexual desire -- Making love: Sexual intercourse -- Who you are: Straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender -- Our bodies: The human body: All kinds of bodies -- Outside and inside: The female sex organs -- Outside and inside: The male sex organs -- Words: Talking about bodies and sex -- Puberty: Changes and messages: Puberty and hormones -- The travels of the egg: Female puberty -- The travels of the sperm: Male puberty -- Not all at once!: Growing and changing bodies -- More changes!: Taking care of your body -- Back and forth, up and down: New and changing feelings -- Perfectly normal: Masturbation -- Families and babies: All sorts of families: Taking care of babies and children -- Instructions from: Mum and dad: The cell: Genes and chromosomes -- A kind of sharing: Cuddling, kissing, touching, and sexual intercourse -- Before birth: Pregnancy -- What a trip!: Birth -- Other arrivals: More ways to have a baby and family -- Decisions: Planning ahead: Postponement, abstinence and contraception -- Laws and rulings: Abortion -- Staying healthy: Helpful-Fun-Creepy-Dangerous: Texting, messaging, emailing, being online -- Talk about it: Sexual abuse -- Getting a check-up: Sexually transmitted diseases -- Scientists working: Day and night: HIV and AIDS -- Staying healthy: Responsible choices.
ISBN:
9781406356045 (pbk)
Dewey class:
612.6 LET
Local class:
612.6
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
131507
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 612.6 LET | pbkAvailable |