Now offering a brand-new chapter focusing on safe Internet use--one of parents' key concerns--this 15th anniversary edition of an acclaimed classic is a cutting-edge resource for kids, parents, teachers, librarians, and anyone else who cares about the well-being of tweens and teens. Full color.

Reviews

Gr 5-8-In most respects, the third edition of this acclaimed book varies little from the 2004 edition with the same illustrations and most of the same text. Updates include information about the vaccination to prevent HPV, a summary of the 2007 Supreme Court ruling on abortion, and an explanation of the new birth-control drug, Implanon. A chapter about "Getting Information and Staying Safe on the Internet" has been added. While acknowledging that online sources can provide helpful information on topics related to puberty and sexual health, Harris encourages young people to verify the sites' accuracy with a trusted adult. She also cautions that some sites can be disturbing or dangerous and reminds readers to comply with family and school Internet policies. She warns against providing personal information or sending videos, photos, or messages that one wouldn't want distributed widely. Libraries should consider replacing the second edition as funds allow and definitely purchase updates for any other editions that remain on the shelves.-Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University, Mankato Copyright 2010 Reed Business Information.

"It's Perfectly Normal is informative and interesting; reassuring and responsible; warm and charming. I wish every child (and parent) could have a copy." -- Penelope Leach, Ph.D., author of YOUR BABY & CHILD

"I recommend [IT'S PERFECTLY NORMAL] to parents and children who are coming into adolescence. They will love it." -- T. Berry Brazelton, M.D. author of TOUCHPOINTS

"A perfectly wonderful treatment of the always touchy subject of sex education for young people. The book treats the subject seriously and its intended readers respectfully." -- Hugh B. Price, president, National Urban League, Inc.


"From the Hardcover edition."