Anorexia Nervosa: A Guide for Sufferers and Their Families -- by R Palmer (Author) (Book - Parent/Child)
Synopsis "Defines the dietary chaos syndrome and the causes, physical and psychological characteristics, familial impact, and treatment of anorexia nervosa in nontechnical language designed for the...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
It's Perfectly Normal: A Book About Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health -- by Robie Harris (Author) (Book - Child)
"A candid, thorough, and reassuring introduction to human sexuality provides accurate and objective answers to children's questions about conception, puberty, birth control, AIDS, and other issues and...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Fueling the Teen Machine -- by Colleen Thompson, Ellen Shanley (Authors) (Book - Parent/Child)
"Here's a guide for teens and adults that takes a different approach to the strange and wonderful eating practices of teenagers. It looks at what to accept, what to modify slightly, and what may cause...
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
Children's Mathematical Development: Research and Practical Applications -- by David Geary (Author) (Book)
"Geary (experimental psychology, U. of Missouri) reviews recent findings in mathematical learning and research in early number development, arithmetic, and mathematical problem solving. He identifies...
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Girls: What's So Bad About Being Good? How to Have Fun, Survive the Preteen Years, and Remain True to Yourself -- by Harriet S. Mosatche, Liz Lawner (Authors) (Book)
"Provides girls with guidelines and advice on surviving physical and emotional changes, developing self-confidence, dealing with peer pressure and violence, and maintaining healthy relationships with...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
The Girl's Guide to Body Changes -- by Joely Carey (Author) (Book)
"Teenage girls are treated to a fresh, humorous, no-nonsense approach to understanding the natural changes their bodies are undergoing. The author discusses a wide range of topics, including dealing...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
A Very Touchy Subject -- by Todd Strasser (Author) (Book - Child)
"The summer before Scott's senior year, when his libido is especially high, he befriends his neighbor, a troubled girl of questionable repute, and suprisingly develops a new slant on life." From Card...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
PROJECT: Bright Futures For Families (Online - Parent)
Bright Futures is a vision and a philosophy of children's health care. It is also a set of up-to-date guidelines, offering a practical approach to heath care for all children from birth through...
All Ages
Age groups: Infancy (<1), Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
Understanding Anorexia Nervosa -- by Deborah Stanley (Author) (Book - Parent)
"For today's teens, self-esteem is inextricably connected to body image. This series provides teens with crucial information about eating disorders, body image, and health. Its body-positive message...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
Teenage Wasteland: Suburbia's Dead End Kids -- by Donna Gaines (Author) (Book - Parent/Child)
"Teenage Wasteland provides memorable portraits of "rock and roll kids" and analyses of their interests in heavy metal music and Satanism. A powerful indictment of the often manipulative media...
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)