Akron Public Library

Miss Honey B. helps illustrate good manners using rhyming text.

Introduces human sexuality, describes the changes brought about by puberty, and discusses sexual abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, and pregnancy.

Discusses different kinds of sexual pressure and considers ways young people can negotiate with their partners and determine their own values and ethics regarding sex.

Teaches fifty manners that kids need to know to make them confident about many social situations, including meeting new people, eating, and parties.

"Fun text and illustrations teach the basic concept of using manners and saying, "Please" and "Thank you""--

This latest book in the GentleManners series was written especially for girls ages 8 to 14, to teach them the basic skills every young lady should have and every young lady's mother and grandmother want her to have.Topics covered in 50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know include: Making conversation with adults,accepting a gift you don't like,using social media, dressing appropriately and winning and losing graciously.

"This unique and interactive guide offers practical skills to help you beat stress by helping you get a handle on your emotions. With simple exercises--such as the Heart-Focused Breathing Technique--you'll feel calmer, be more confident, think more clearly, bounce back faster from challenging situations, and enjoy life with a new understanding of what's really important to you"--Back cover.

Teenagers from Ethiopia describe the conditions in that country that caused them to leave and their new lives in the United States.

"Introduces teens to practical information about sexuality from A to Z. It explains 155 body-related terms and is illustrated throughout"--Provided by publisher.