Duvall, Evelyn,
About Sex and Growing Up
, New York, Associated Press, 1968.
This text explores issues such as feelings about growing up, self image, reproduction, relationships with adults and friends, and self development. A glossary and an index are included.
Fassler, Joan,
One Little Girl
, New York, Behavioral Publications Inc., 1969
This book discusses Laurie, who did some things quickly and other things slowly. Because her mother and teacher called her a “slow child”, Laurie’s feelings were hurt. After receiving a letter from a doctor, Laurie’s mother and teacher began emphasizing Laurie’s positive qualities and her feelings improved.
Gruenberg, Sidonie M.,
The Wonderful Story of How You Were Born
, New York, Doubleday and Company, 1973.
This book describes in an elementary manner how life begins and how a baby develops from the union of an egg and a sperm. A variety of parents (animal and human) are compared and contrasted and the growth and maturation of humans are described.
Hamilton, Eleanor,
Sex
,
With Love
, Boston, Beacon Press, 1978
This book presents information about the emotional and physical responses re: dating and relationships in a frank, open and accurate style. It is quite explicit and may only be appropriate for more mature students.
Johnson, Corrine B. and Eric W. Johnson,
Love and Sex and Growing Up
, Philadelphia, J. B. Lippincott Company, 1977
This book is valuable because it helps the youngster understand the physical, emotional and social aspects of growing up. It discusses anatomy, conception, birth, Heredity, the learning of sex roles, marriage, and various types of love.
Lerrigo, Marion O. and Michael Cassidy,
A Doctor Talks to 9-12 Year Olds
, Chicago, Budlong Press, 1974
This is a nicely illustrated book which includes the story of a typical family. The story includes biological heritage, the first days of life, the first nine months, the arrival of a new baby, childhood, and the pre-teen years. It describes the changes in feelings during those periods.
May, Julian,
How We Are Born
, Chicago, Follett Publishing Company, 1969.
This book explains human reproduction from conception to birth. It includes a description of the development of the fetus and the care of the baby by the parents.
May, Julian,
Living Things and Their Young,
Chicago, Follett Publishing, Company, 1969.
This book describes different methods of reproduction and development of family life from one-celled animals through hydra, fish, frogs, birds, reptiles, and manuals (including humans).
May, Julian,
Man and Woman
, Chicago, Follett Publishing Company, 1969
This book discusses the differences sexes in humans and animals, the reproductive organs, marriage, families, and birth. It is well illustrated.
Mayle, Peter,
Where Did I Come From?,
New Jersey, Lyle Stuart, Inc., 1973
Animated illustrations depict conception, pre natal development and birth in a fun, yet serious, respectful and accurate manner. Children and adults of all ages can learn from this book.
Mayle, Peter,
What’ s Happening to Me
?, New Jersey, Lyle Stuart, Inc., 1975
The emotional and physiological changes which accompany puberty are presented. The illustrations are entertaining. Excellent reading for all levels.
Nilsson, Lennart,
How Was I Born? A Photographic Story of Reproduction and Birth for Children
, New York, Delacorte Press, 1975.
Through incredible photography of fetal development and warm family scenes, the author tells the story of reproduction and birth. This is an excellent book to be read by parents to their children.
Nilsson, Lennart,
A Child Is Born
New York, Delacorte Press, 1966.
Detailed presentation of information and photographs of fetal development. Excellent classroom reference for teacher and students.
Power, Jules,
How Life Begins
, New York, Simon & Schuster, Inc., 1968
This is an exciting story of human and animal birth. It inspired the ABC-TV program.
Voelckers, Ellen,
Girl’s Guide to Menstruation
, New York, Rosen Press, 1975.
This book contains an honest presentation of menstruation. It also includes a frank discussion of female sexuality.
Strain, Frances B.,
Being Born
, New York, Hawthorne Books, Inc., 1970.
This book covers the creation of eggs and sperm, the union of cells, embryonic changes, birth, dating and marriage; it also includes a work list and excellent photographs.
NOTE: The teacher should make a point of being aware of the books and novels the students are choosing to read independently (Judy Blume!) and attempt to integrate their reading into the unit when appropriate.