by Julian May
First published 1969
Julian May addresses young people on the verge of adolescence with straightforward explanations about sex differences. The book covers how male and female bodies develop and function differently during puberty and beyond. May also examines the social roles that boys and girls learn as they grow up. She explains how society shapes expectations for men and women in different ways. The author presents both the biological facts of sexual development and the cultural patterns that influence how the sexes behave. Written specifically for children approaching their teenage years, the book aims to prepare them for the physical and social changes they will experience. May combines scientific information about bodily changes with discussion of how boys and girls are raised to fill different roles in society.
Genres: science, gender-studies, adolescence, non-fiction, biology, academic
Vibes: educational, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: educational, informative
46 pages · Hardcover · Follett Publishing Co