Puberty throws some pretty confusing curves at adolescents when growing up. What's Going on Down There? reassures boys that there are a lot of different ways to describe “normal” when discussing puberty, and that each person experiences changes on his own time and rate. It answers any questions boys might have about puberty. It also addresses boys' questions about pimples, masturbation, birth control, penis size, growth spurts, body hair, understanding their own emerging sexuality, sexual intercourse, AIDS and much more.
What's Going On Down There? is a handbook and a guide. And it gives boys, ages 10 to 14, the tools they need to feel calm and sure about the new changes going through their lives. The author, Karen Gravelle, presents the information in a direct manner and just tells her audience the honest truth of the reality of what boys are going through. Because it is written specifically for boys, the information considers all the worries, fears, and …show more content…
What's Going On Down There? is a book, with lots of great cartoon artwork that adds a little comedy without taking away from the importance of the subject at hand. The drawings the illustrator, Robert Leighton, uses are funny and educational caricatures that help ease any confusion and frustration many adolescent boys might feel. The diagrams used are helpful, and the goofy, sometimes explicit pictures turn boys’ discomfort into laughter. A couple of the interesting things about the book, is that it is very different from any other books of its kind. For example, the chapter "Girls Are Changing Too" offers detailed information about girls, not typically presented in books for males. And in "If I'd Known Then What I Know Now!" several adult men offer insights and different perspectives on puberty. From the basic standpoint, the book just offers more detail, perspective, and overall understanding for a boy going through
What's Going On Down There? is a handbook and a guide. And it gives boys, ages 10 to 14, the tools they need to feel calm and sure about the new changes going through their lives. The author, Karen Gravelle, presents the information in a direct manner and just tells her audience the honest truth of the reality of what boys are going through. Because it is written specifically for boys, the information considers all the worries, fears, and …show more content…
What's Going On Down There? is a book, with lots of great cartoon artwork that adds a little comedy without taking away from the importance of the subject at hand. The drawings the illustrator, Robert Leighton, uses are funny and educational caricatures that help ease any confusion and frustration many adolescent boys might feel. The diagrams used are helpful, and the goofy, sometimes explicit pictures turn boys’ discomfort into laughter. A couple of the interesting things about the book, is that it is very different from any other books of its kind. For example, the chapter "Girls Are Changing Too" offers detailed information about girls, not typically presented in books for males. And in "If I'd Known Then What I Know Now!" several adult men offer insights and different perspectives on puberty. From the basic standpoint, the book just offers more detail, perspective, and overall understanding for a boy going through