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|  | My Body, My Self for Girls by Area Madaras, Lynda Madaras
This workbook companion to THE WHAT'S HAPPENING TO MY BODY? BOOK FOR GIRLS, encourages girls between the ages of 8 and 16 to record their thoughts and feelings as they begin to mature physically. Factual information about such topics as buying a bra, body hair, and menstruation are conveyed in an upfront, non-threatening manner. Illustrated with drawings and photographs. AUTHOR: Area Madaras, Lynda Madaras
PUBLISHER: Newmarket Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Advice 
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 | What to Expect When Your Mommy's Having a Baby by Heidi Murkoff
Growing Up Just Got Easier ...With the help of Angus, the lovable Answer Dog, best-selling author Heidi Murkoff extends a hand to children and parents as they tackle life's first experiences together.Congratulations - you're having another baby! You're excited and a little nervous, but most of all you're wondering how you're going to explain this miraculous, but complex, process to your older, but still very young, child. We're here to help you answer your child's questions about how a baby is created, how it grows, and how it comes out to join the family.Have fun!Heidi and Angus AUTHOR: Heidi Murkoff
PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Children's Book Group
FORMAT: Other
CATEGORY: Advice
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 | Girlfriends' Guide to Baby Gear by Peg Rosen, Vicki Iovine
Description not available.A practical guide for new mothers explains how to get what one needs without breaking the bank, with tips on wardrobe musts and misses for mother and hcild, stocking the nursery, the best brand name merchandise, crib and car seat essentials, and more. Original. AUTHOR: Peg Rosen, Vicki Iovine
PUBLISHER: Putnam Publishing Group, The
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Advice
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 | The Victorian Home by Barbara Bedell, Bobbie Kalman
Few house are grander than those of the Victorian era. Take a tour of these remarkable buildings by flipping through the pages of The Victorian Home. The text guides children through every room while explaining the Victorian values and tastes behind its design. See the magnificent parlor, the servants` rooms, and even the scandalously secretive water closet! Throughout the text is beautifully illustrated with photographs and illustrations of the homes and their lavishly decorated rooms and furniture. AUTHOR: Barbara Bedell, Bobbie Kalman
PUBLISHER: Crabtree Publishing Company
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Antiques & Collectibles
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 | It's a Girl Thing by Debbie Tilley, Mavis Jukes
A humorous yet informative look at the changes and pressures that adolescence brings into the lives of girls. Topics covered include getting your period, buying a bra, sexual orientation, sexually transmitted diseases, birth control, and dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. Also discussed are general health topics, eating disorders, sexual abuse, and advice on handling the temptations of drugs, smoking, and alcohol. Illustrated with b&w drawings. AUTHOR: Debbie Tilley, Mavis Jukes
PUBLISHER: Random House, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Advice
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 | Father Hunger by Craig Johnson, Margo Maine
This work explores the ways in which fathers who withhold affection may have unintentionally contributed to their daughters' eating disorders. Drawing on case studies involving females who have suffered from anorexia and bulimia nervosa, the authors show how a girl's curious eating patterns can be traced to her father's behavior and explain how an improved relationship between the two family members can be a lifesaver. AUTHOR: Craig Johnson, Margo Maine
PUBLISHER: Gurze Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Advice
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