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The P word : a manual for mammals

Call Number

  • J 573.656 HU (CEN)

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Edition

Hardcover first edition.

Publication Information

Washington, D.C. : Science, Naturally!, an imprint of Platypus Media, LLC, [2023]

Physical Description

56 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Audience

Ages 7-12.

Summary

This easy-to-understand manual gives readers an overview of how and why penises work. Weaving together surprising insights and instructive illustrations about humans and other mammals, this frank and fun book is the ultimate guide to having a penis and keeping it healthy. Refreshingly gender-neutral and inclusive, award-winning scientist David L. Hu draws on human anatomy and comparative biology to introduce kids to this amazing organ.

Notes

"The definitive pre-puberty guide for talking about the P word"--Back cover.

Contents

  • Learning the basics
  • Getting rid of waste
  • Marking territory
  • Reproduction
  • Keeping it clean and healthy.

Added Authors

Ilias Arahovitis