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" The truth about sexual behavior and unplanned pregnancy / "
Robert N. Golden, Fred L. Peterson, general editors ; Elissa Howard-Barr and Stacey M. Barrineau, principal authors ; William Kane, Mark J. Kittleson, advisors to the first edition.
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BL
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Record Number
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978098
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b732468
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Main Entry
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Howard-Barr, Elissa.
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Title & Author
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The truth about sexual behavior and unplanned pregnancy /\ Robert N. Golden, Fred L. Peterson, general editors ; Elissa Howard-Barr and Stacey M. Barrineau, principal authors ; William Kane, Mark J. Kittleson, advisors to the first edition.
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Edition Statement
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2nd ed.
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Publication Statement
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New York :: Facts On File,, ©2009.
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Series Statement
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The truth about series
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Page. NO
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xiv, 224 pages :: map ;; 24 cm.
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ISBN
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0816076340
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: 9780816076345
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Notes
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Revised edition of: The truth about sexual behavior and unplanned pregnancy / Mark J. Kittleson, general editor. c2005.
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Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Contents
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List of illustrations -- Preface -- How to use this book -- Risk taking and sexual behavior -- A to Z entries -- Abortion -- Affection, appropriate -- Basics of gender identity, The -- Biology and sex -- Birth defects and risk-taking behaviors -- Community, Support from the -- Conception, pregnancy, and childbirth -- Contraceptives involving risk -- Contraceptives : practices proven safe -- Dating -- Diabetes and pregnancy -- Drugs, alcohol, and sex -- Hepatitis -- Media and sex, The -- Pelvic inflammatory disease -- Pregnancy, Prevention of -- Pregnancy and childbirth, The cost of -- Pregnancy and teenagers -- Prenatal care -- Relationships and responsibilities -- Sex and the law -- Sexual arousal -- Sexual expression -- Sexual orientation -- Sexual predators -- Sexual response -- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) -- Violence, Sexual -- Hotlines and help sites -- Glossary -- Index.
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Abstract
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In a straightforward and nonjudgmental manner, The Truth About series tackles a range of current issues that affect teens. Each A-to-Z volume delivers the information teens need to cope with pressure from a multitude of sources and to make informed choices when faced with difficult decisions. Special features such as "Q & A", "Teens Speak" and "Fact or Fiction?" focus on critical aspects of current topics and more.
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Subject
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Sex instruction for teenagers.
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Sexual health.
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Teenage pregnancy-- Prevention.
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Teenagers-- Sexual behavior.
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Unplanned pregnancy.
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Sex instruction for teenagers.
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Sexual health.
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Teenage pregnancy-- Prevention.
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Teenagers-- Sexual behavior.
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Unplanned pregnancy.
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Dewey Classification
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613.9071/2
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LC Classification
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HQ35.T78 2009
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Added Entry
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Barrineau, Stacey.
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Golden, Robert N.
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Peterson, Fred L.
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