The Care and Keeping of You: The Body Book for Girls (American Girl Library (School & Library Binding)

~ Eds. American Girls (Author), Norma Bendell (Illustrator)

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Product Description

THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. An informative and engaging guide to health and hygiene for preteen girls: answers basic questions about hair care, bra buying, pimples, menstruation, and much more.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• School & Library Binding: 104 pages
• Publisher: Turtleback (October 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0613113837
• ISBN-13: 978-0613113830
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #68,816 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Be Afraid!, January 16, 2000

By	Ashley (California, United States) - See all my reviews

I really liked this book because it lets you know all about puburty and explains that there may be times where you want to run and hide in a closet but there is nothing to be afraid of.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for pre-teens, November 30, 2005

By	Pomeranians "fluffy dogs" (Indiana) - See all my reviews

If you are between the ages of ten to thirteen, this book will be perfect for you! Girls nine and under will probably be a bit young to find the information in here useful and will probably be a bit grossed out. On the back cover, it reccommends girls ages eight and up read this. How many eight-year-olds do you see shaving their legs and under their arms? None, hopefully. After thirteen, girls will probably know everything this book has to offer and will find it to be pretty basic. But if you're between the ages of ten and thirteen, you should definently read this book!

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Care & Keeping of You, October 19, 2001

By	M. Canzonire (Baton Rouge, LA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is outstanding in the presentations, photos and explanations of the topics of relevance to 9 year olds and preteens. It is well worth reading to the child and giving any additional information that may be necessary. This book has the ability to make a pre-teen feel comfortable about all of the changes about to occur in their bodies.