GROWING UP: IT'S A GIRL THING is a handbook for any girl who's curious about puberty, periods, bras, tampons, and pads, or even just her own body. This revised, younger edition of the best-selling It's a Girl Thing: How to Stay Healthy, Safe, and in Charge is full of tips, facts, and advice. It contains basic information, especially for girls who want to know what to expect when their bodies start changing.

AGE-APPROPRIATE * For girls who haven't yet reached puberty, girls who are beginning to go through puberty, or girls who want the basic facts about growing up clarified.

HELPFUL * Full of useful answers to all sorts of questions, from how to recognize the first signs of puberty to what to do if a girl absolutely has to go swimming while she has her period.

FUNNY * Mavis Jukes, an award-winning children's book author, a teacher, and the mother of two daughters, discusses everything from first bras and shaving to pads and tampons with lighthearted humor, and shares hilarious memories (like Sallie's bathing suit disaster) to help today's girls keep their cool during puberty.

INFORMATION * Reviewed for accuracy by specialists in pediatric medicine.