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The care & keeping of you. 1 : the body book for younger girls
2012
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Our best-selling body book for girls just got even better! With all-new illustrations and updated content for girls ages 8 and up, it features tips, how-tos, and facts from the experts. (Medical consultant: Cara Natterson, MD.) You'll find answers to questions about your changing body, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to bras, periods to pimples, and everything in between. Once you feel comfortable with what's happening, you'll be ready to move on to the The Care & Keeping of You 2! - (American Girl Publishing Inc.)

"Our best-selling body book for girls just got even better! With all-new illustrations and updated content for girls ages 8 and up, it features tips, how-tos, and facts from the experts. You'll find answers to questions about your changing body, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to bras, periods to pimples, and everything in between. Once you feel comfortable with what's happening, you'll be ready to move on to the The Care & Keeping of You 2!"-- - (Baker & Taylor)

Presents a preteen girl's guide to basic health and hygiene, covering such topics as skin care, braces, menstruation, exercise, and healthy eating. - (Baker & Taylor)

An updated edition of a best-selling reference for younger adolescents shares practical, expert advice on topics ranging from hair care and healthy eating to menstruation and acne. Original. - (Baker & Taylor)

Author Biography

Valorie Schaefer lives in St. Louis with her husband and dog, and she is the proud mom of two girls. She still aspires to be the “cool mom” whose kids will talk to her about anything. She has written a number of educational books for young readers. - (Simon and Schuster)

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Table of Contents

Body Basics
The Basic Facts
8(8)
Heads Up!
Hair Care
16(2)
Hair Scare!
18(2)
Ears
20(2)
Eyes
22(2)
Mouth
24(4)
Braces
28(2)
Face
30(2)
Acne
32(2)
Sun Sense
34(2)
Body Talk: Skin
36(4)
Reach!
Hands
40(2)
Underarms
42(2)
Breasts
44(2)
Bras
46(4)
Body Talk: Breasts
50(4)
Belly Zone
Shapes & Sizes
54(2)
Food
56(2)
Nutrition
58(4)
Body Talk: Food
62(4)
Big Changes
Pubic Area
66(2)
Period
68(10)
Body Talk: Period
78(4)
On the Go
Legs
82(2)
Feet
84(2)
Fitness
86(2)
Sports Safety
88(2)
Rest
90(2)
Sleep Troubles
92(2)
Body Talk: Sleep
94(4)
The Girl Inside
Your Feelings
98(4)
The Whole You
102

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