Growing Up & Facts of Life 5 Books Collection Set for Preteens - Ages 9-12 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
What's Happening to Me? (Boys Edition)
What's Happening to Me? (Girls Edition)
Usborne Facts of Life: Growing Up
Growing Up for Girls
Growing Up for Boys

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789123791439
Publisher: Usborne
Age Range: Ages 9-12 (Grades 4-7)

Overview
Growing up is a whole lot easier when kids know what to expect, and this five-book paperback set from Usborne makes those sometimes-awkward conversations feel simple and approachable. Bundling five trusted titles into one collection, the set walks preteens through the physical and emotional changes of puberty with clear diagrams, friendly language, and honest answers. Boys and girls each get dedicated volumes alongside a broader facts-of-life guide, so every reader finds information written specifically for their questions. It's a practical, reassuring resource for home, school libraries, or as a gift for a preteen entering this new chapter.

About the Books
This collection brings together five trusted Usborne growing-up titles, each tackling puberty from a slightly different angle for a full, balanced picture. The two "What's Happening to Me?" editions (Boys and Girls) focus on the physical changes each body goes through, using clear illustrations to demystify growth spurts, body hair, voice changes, and periods. "Usborne Facts of Life: Growing Up" broadens the lens to cover practical and emotional sides of adolescence, including hygiene, sleep, and shifting friendships. "Growing Up for Girls" and "Growing Up for Boys" go further, addressing mood swings, self-confidence, body image, online safety, and peer pressure in a tone that respects readers as capable of understanding real information. Across all five books, the emphasis stays on honesty without alarm: readers learn what is happening and why, and how to feel good about it. Diagrams keep explanations concrete rather than abstract, helping preteens process topics that can feel embarrassing to ask about aloud. Parents and teachers often use these titles as conversation starters, since each book introduces a topic factually and opens the door to follow-up questions. Whether read independently or shared in a classroom health unit, the set is designed to leave preteens feeling informed and ready for the years ahead.

Key Benefits

• Five dedicated titles covering physical and emotional sides of puberty
• Separate boy-focused and girl-focused volumes for tailored information
• Clear diagrams and friendly, non-judgmental language throughout
• Trusted Usborne non-fiction, widely used in schools and homes
• Great for independent reading, family talks, or classroom health lessons
• A thoughtful gift for a preteen's birthday or new school year

Book-by-Book Guide
What's Happening to Me? (Boys Edition) — Uses clear diagrams to explain the physical changes boys experience during puberty.
What's Happening to Me? (Girls Edition) — Walks girls through the physical changes of puberty, including periods, in a reassuring tone.
Usborne Facts of Life: Growing Up — Covers the practical and emotional side of adolescence, from hygiene to shifting friendships.
Growing Up for Girls — Addresses mood swings, self-confidence, body image, and online safety for preteen girls.
Growing Up for Boys — Tackles emotional changes, peer pressure, and healthy habits from a boy's point of view.

About the Authors
Alex Frith has written more than 50 non-fiction titles for Usborne Publishing since 2005, including Growing Up for Boys and the Boys Edition of What's Happening to Me?. Susan Meredith is a longtime Usborne author known for Usborne Facts of Life: Growing Up, writing clearly for young readers on health topics. Felicity Brooks, an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing, wrote Growing Up for Girls after studying English and Drama and working as a teacher. Robyn Gee co-authored earlier Usborne facts-of-life titles for young readers.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Five trusted Usborne titles in one paperback set mean fewer awkward silences and more honest, age-appropriate answers for growing preteens. It's a practical pick for a birthday gift, back-to-school reading, or a school library shelf, giving families a reliable starting point for conversations about growing up.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.