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Where Did I Come From?: The Facts of Life Without Any Nonsense and With Illustrations

by Peter Mayle   |  Ages 11+
$11.90
Where Did I Come From?: The Facts of Life Without Any Nonsense and With Illustrations
Where Did I Come From?: The Facts of Life Without Any Nonsense and With Illustrations

Clear answers to life’s earliest questions

Peter Mayle explains reproduction without euphemism or fuss. From love-making and conception to growth in the womb and birth, the book names body parts clearly and supports the facts with illustrations.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Just Arrived

Where Did I Come From?: The Facts of Life Without Any Nonsense and With Illustrations

by Peter Mayle   |  Ages 11+
$11.90
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ISBN: 9780818402531
Author: Peter Mayle
Publisher: Kensington Publishing
Date of Publication: 1990-12-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books, Educational
Related Topics: Love, Science & Nature, Emotion, Early Learning, Family
Goodreads rating: 4.15
(rated by 1098 readers)

Description

Covers the basic facts from love-making, orgasm, conception and growth inside the womb, through to the actual birth day. This book names all the names and shows all the important parts of the body. Author: Peter Mayle
 

Clear answers to life’s earliest questions

Peter Mayle explains reproduction without euphemism or fuss. From love-making and conception to growth in the womb and birth, the book names body parts clearly and supports the facts with illustrations.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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