Overview
With humour and sensitivity, Boys, Girls & Body Science provides no-nonsense answers for children - and parents - with questions about sex. Specifically designed for young readers, Boys, Girls & Body Science walks children through the wonders of their bodies in a direct, easy-to-read manner. The story begins with Nicholas, 7, and Jenny, 5, learning about different types of science in their class - from ecology to the digestive system. Then Meg Hickling, a guest speaker, comes to talk to them about a new type of science. Hickling talks about the ""science names"" for the children's body parts, about good and bad touches and about making babies. She coaches the children not to be embarrassed or shy about body science: ""We are going to make this just like a science lesson, we will learn to think like a scientist and we will learn the scientific names for our private parts,"" she says. Hickling is a Registered Nurse who has been teaching sexual education for over 25 years. She is an outstanding educator, and her ability to convey difficult material with sensitivity, gentle humour and warmth distinguishes her as a remarkable teacher and role model. In this latest publication, Hickling brings her award-winning lesson into the homes, schools and libraries of inquisitive children everywhere!
Full Product Details
Author: Meg Hickling ,
Kim La Fave
Publisher: Harbour Publishing
Imprint: Harbour Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 21.50cm
, Height: 0.70cm
, Length: 27.90cm
Weight: 0.362kg
ISBN: 9781550172362
ISBN 10: 1550172360
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 14 November 2002
Recommended Age: From 6 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children's (6-12)
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
. . . this book is an excellent resource that will make life easier for parents struggling to find the words to explain reproduction and sex to their children. -Miriam Kaufman, Quill & Quire
Hickling is magnificent with children. - Donna Sinclair, The United Church Observer Her impact...has been enormous and visionary...one of the best educators I have ever seen. - Ian Haysom, The Vancouver Sun It is not easy to talk about sex. Meg is truly a master at this. - Chris Simmons-Physick, Supervisor, Toronto Kids Help Phone--Previous Praise for Meg Hickling . . . this book is an excellent resource that will make life easier for parents struggling to find the words to explain reproduction and sex to their children. -Miriam Kaufman, Quill & Quire--Quill & Quire
. . . this book is an excellent resource that will make life easier for parents struggling to find the words to explain reproduction and sex to their children. <br>-Miriam Kaufman, Quill & Quire
Author Information
Meg Hickling is a retired nurse, is an award-winning educator who has been dispelling the myths and instilling the knowledge of sexual health in children and parents for over 25 years. Her ability to convey difficult and controversial material with sensitivity and warmth distinguishes her as a remarkable teacher and role model. Her vision and influence have earned her The Canadian Home and School Federations Health Award, The YWCA Woman of Distinction Award for Health Education, The RNABC Award of Excellence, The Distinguished Service to Families Award, and most notably The Order of British Columbia, and The Order of Canada.
