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Unplanned pregnancies / by Alexis Burling ; content consultant, Laura Widman, PhD.

Burling, Alexis, (author.). Widman, Laura, (consultant.). ABDO Publishing Company. (Added Author). Essential Library (Firm) (Added Author).

Summary:

"This book explores unplanned pregnancies and the steps teens can take when in this situation. The title examines birth control options, the symptoms of pregnancy, and how the decision to parent, put a child up for adoption, or abort may affect a teen's life. Features include a glossary, online resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 1532196318
ISBN: 9781532196317
Physical Description: 112 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Publisher: Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2022]
Copyright: ©2022

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	A life-changing moment -- Getting pregnant and the symptoms -- Birth control options -- Teen pregnancy on the decline -- Public policy and demographics -- Making the choice -- The cost of pregnancy -- Effects on daily life -- Essential facts -- Glossary -- Additional notes.
Target Audience Note:	12-17 years. Grades 6-12. 1130L Lexile