Teenagers: A Natural History

Teenagers: A Natural History by David Bainbridge is a fascinating and lively nonfiction book that looks at adolescence through science, biology, and evolution. Rather than treating teenagers as a problem to be solved, Bainbridge presents the teenage years as an extraordinary and important stage in the human lifecycle.

As a veterinarian and anatomist, Bainbridge explains the physical, emotional, and behavioural changes that shape the second decade of life. From growth spurts, skin changes, and shifting sleep patterns to falling in love, risk-taking, attraction, and the powerful pull of music, identity, and independence, the book explores why teenagers are the way they are. Through a scientific lens, these sometimes puzzling behaviours become part of a remarkable journey toward adulthood.

A strong choice for readers interested in psychology, human biology, parenting, adolescence, evolution, and popular science.

Paperback, Very Good. Does have The Bookstore stamp on first inside page.