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the boy's body guide
"Even though most won't admit it, every young man asks the questions this book answers." — Dr. Greta L.B. Laube
Everything a young man needs to get started on the right foot can be found in one simple easy-to-read book. The Boy’s Body Guide combines a father’s common sense with the medical know-how of a well-known pediatrician. The book that Frank Hawkins wanted for his son, and the book that Dr. Greta L. B. Laube needed for her young patients, is also available for your son or grandson.
Like the popular 1st edition of The Boy's Body Guide, this 2nd edition is the same reliable information you've come to expect from Boy's Guide Books. Only now, the 2nd edition is all color, with new graphics, more illustrations, and an even easier to read format! Based on the best-selling book from American Girl®, The Care and Keeping of You, this popular pediatrician-recommended guide is packed with basic health and hygiene advice that young men can read on their own and put to use right now. It answers a young man's questions about his body from the top to the bottom and everything in-between. There is practical information and tips on dealing with important day-to-day topics, like acne, sunburns, athlete’s foot, eating right, and staying fit. There is straightforward talk on sensitive hard-to-discuss subjects, like puberty, wet dreams, and bedwetting. And, there is no-nonsense advice on smoking, alcohol, and drugs. The Boy’s Body Guide is a valuable source of information for young men as they grow and take responsibility for the care and health of their bodies.
reviews
5-Stars: Excellent resource for boys to understand their own bodies.,
August 23, 2009 By Steven "BookDads.com"
The Boy's Body Guide: A Health and Hygiene Book — Learning to take care of your own body is part of growing up, and as adults we sometimes forget how much there is for children to learn. The Boy's Body Guide is a health and hygiene handbook for boys 8 and older that can help teach boys what they need to know, including important information about subjects that may be embarrassing or difficult for them to discuss with an adult.
The book is generally organized by body parts, and covers a wide range of topics. There is basic information on health and fitness, including exercise and nutrition, that shares its material with The Boys Fitness Guide. There is information on topics that adults may never think to address, such as the proper care of your toenails. Other sections deal with awkward topics such as head lice, warts, and dandruff. Changes that may come with puberty are addressed throughout the book, including developing "peach fuzz" and acne. An entire chapter is devoted to Private Parts, with straightforward explanations and advice on topics such as erections and masturbation.
The Boy's Body Guide is written in a tone that is no-nonsense yet also reassuring for young boys. When discussing sensitive topics such as bed wetting or penis size, the Guide offers its explanations in a way that will help boys feel comfortable in their own bodies, and also minimize their anxieties about how they may be different from other boys. Each chapter is brief and easy to read, with simple and clear illustrations. The Boy's Body Guide is an excellent resource for boys to understand their own bodies and how they are changing, in a safe and nonthreatening manner It can also be useful as a guide for fathers and other adult caregivers to use in teaching boys about subjects that can often be awkward to discuss.