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The care & keeping of you. 1, The #1 body book for younger girls Cover Image Book Book

The care & keeping of you. 1, The #1 body book for younger girls / by Valorie Lee Schaefer ; Cara Natterson, MD, medical consultant ; illustrated by Josée Masse.

Schaefer, Valorie Lee, (author., Author). Natterson, Cara, 1970- (consultant., Added Author). Masse, Josée, (illustrator., Added Author).

Summary:

"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!"--Amazon.com.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781683372301
  • ISBN: 1683372301
  • ISBN: 9781683372189
  • ISBN: 1683372182
  • Physical Description: 103 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
  • Edition: Special 25th anniversary edition. New & updated.
  • Publisher: Middleton, WI : American Girl Publishing, [2023]

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
Body basics. The basic facts -- Heads up. Hair care ; Hair scare! ; Ears ; Eyes ; Mouth ; Braces ; Face ; Acne ; Sun sense ; Body talk -- Reach. Hands ; Underarms ; Breasts ; Bras ; Body talk -- Belly zone. Shapes & sizes ; Food ; Nutrition ; Body talk -- Big changes. Pubic area ; Period ; Body talk -- On the go. Legs ; Feet ; Fitness ; Sports safety ; Rest ; Sleep troubles ; Body talk -- The girl inside. Your feelings ; The whole you.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 8+ American Girl.

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Available copies

  • 3 of 5 copies available at Kenton County.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 5 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Covington Branch J 613.04243 Scha (Text) 33126026025209 JNonfiction Available -
Erlanger Branch J 613.04243 Scha (Text) 33126026025225 JNonfiction Checked out 07/27/2025
Erlanger Branch J 613.04243 Scha (Text) 33126026025233 JNonfiction Checked out 07/10/2025
Independence Branch J 613.04243 Scha (Text) 33126026025217 JNonfiction Available -
Latonia Branch J 613.04243 Scha (Text) 33126026025241 J New Nonfiction Available -

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