Care and Keeping of You 2, The: The Body Book for Older Girls

This handbook for pre-teen girls provides information about, and helps them deal with the hurdles of, puberty. It covers an array of topics related to the physical, social, and emotional aspects of puberty, including skin care, menstruation, physical activity, body image, and peer pressure. The resource can be used by teachers to complement lessons, for student research, or as a resource for individual students when certain events or topics arise in their lives. The student-friendly colloquial language, use and appropriate illustrations, Q&A sections, and glossary make this an engaging resource for grades 4-7. Teacher discussion of topics recommended.