The Care and Keeping of You 1
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1997

The Care and Keeping of You 1

By Valorie Schaefer, Josee Masse (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the American Girl® Wellbeing series

Discover essential tips for navigating the changes of growing up with confidence and ease.

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104 pages
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Explore the journey of growing up with this essential guide for girls aged 8 and up. Packed with expert advice, it covers everything from hair care to healthy eating, and periods to pimples. This book answers your most pressing questions about your changing body, helping you feel confident and prepared for the next steps. Dive into a world of knowledge and embrace the changes with understanding and ease.

From the publisher

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!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
104
Reading age
8–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
900L
Themes & topics
Books about commercial tie-inBooks about healthBooks about health and daily livingBooks about girlsBooks about personal hygiene
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.8
F&P level
~V
Publication
Published
February 26, 2013
First published
September 1, 1997
Publisher
American Girl
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781609580834

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