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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Infobox_book<br />
|name = ''The Care and Keeping of You''<br />
|image = File:CareKeepingYou.jpg<br />
|imagewidth = 300px<br />
|caption = The original 1998 cover of ''The Care and Keeping of You''<br />
|published = 1998, updated into two volumes in 2012<br />
|author = Valorie Lee Schaefer (1998, Vol 1)<br />
Dr. Cara Natterson, MD (2012, Vol 1 Medical Consultant and Vol 2)<br />
|illustrator = Norm Bendell (1998)<br><br />
Josée Masse (2012)<br />
|isbn = 1562476661 (1998)<br><br />
978-1609580834 (Vol 1; 2012 Edition)<br><br />
978-1683372301 (Vol 1; 2024 Edition)<br><br />
978-1609580421 (Vol 2; 2012 Edition )<br><br />
978-1683372318 (Vol 2; 2024 Edition)<br />
}}<br />
'''''The Care and Keeping of You''': The Body Book for Girls'' is an [[List of American Girl Published Books|American Girl publication]] focused on self care, health, anatomy, and puberty. <br />
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The book was initially published in 1998 as part of ''The American Girl Library'', but in 2012 was revised into two volumes: ''The Care and Keeping of You 1 for Younger Girls'' and the new ''The Care and Keeping of You 2 for Older Girls.''<br />
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==2012 Editions==<br />
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The 2012 Edition revised the original book into two volumes. <br />
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''The Care and Keeping of You 1 for Younger Girls'' contained all the sections of the 1998 edition except the section on eating disorders and is advertised as aimed at ages eight to ten. Sections and information was updated for new scientific information. <br />
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''The Care and Keeping of You 2 for Older Girls'' is a separate, all-new book aimed at older children (advertised as aimed at ages ten and up), and is marketed as picking up where the new first volume left off with more answers. Selected data from Volume 1 is included, notably specific information about tampon use including diagrams and eating disorders. <br />
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==Contents of 1998 Edition and ''The Care and Keeping of You 1''==<br />
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===Body Basics===<br />
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* The Basic Facts<br />
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===Heads Up!===<br />
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* Hair Care <br />
* Hair Scare!<br />
* Ears<br />
* Eyes <br />
* Mouth<br />
* Braces<br />
* Face<br />
* Acne<br />
* Sun Sense <br />
* Body Talk: Skin<br />
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===Reach!===<br />
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* Hands<br />
* Underarms<br />
* Breasts<br />
* Bras<br />
* Body Talk: Breasts <br />
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===Belly Zone===<br />
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* Shapes and Sizes<br />
* Food<br />
* Nutrition<br />
* Eating Disorders<ref>Removed from the 2012 Edition.</ref> <br />
* Body Talk: Food <br />
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===Big Changes===<br />
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* Pubic Area<br />
* Period<br />
* Body Talk: Period <br />
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===On The Go===<br />
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* Legs <br />
* Feet <br />
* Fitness <br />
* Sports Safety<br />
* Rest<br />
* Sleep Troubles <br />
* Body Talk: Sleep<br />
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===The Girl Inside===<br />
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* Your Feelings <br />
* The Whole You <br />
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==Contents of ''The Care and Keeping of You 2''==<br />
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===Back to Body Basics===<br />
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* Treat Your Body Right<br />
* Your New Look<br />
* Reaching New Heights<br />
* Snooze Time<br />
* Keeping Clean<br />
* Pimple Prevention<br />
* Help! Q and A<br />
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===Girl Stuff===<br />
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* The Anatomy of You<br />
* Hormones<br />
* Flat Chests to New Breasts<br />
* Best Bras for You<br />
* A Hairy Situation<br />
* Period Basics<br />
* Period Pains <br />
* That Time of the Month<br />
* Tampon Tips<br />
* Infections<br />
* Body Talk<br />
* Help! Q and A<br />
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===It's All in Your Head===<br />
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* Your Changing Brain<br />
* Moody You<br />
* Body Image<ref>This contains the data about eating disorders removed from Vol 1.</ref><br />
* Like Yourself!<br />
* Get Moving, Feel Better<br />
* Speak Up<br />
* Help! Q and A<br />
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===Your Body, Your Work===<br />
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* Family Dynamics<br />
* Your Social Circle<br />
* Pressures and Rules<br />
* Taking Your Body into Your Own Hands<br />
* Changing Body, Changing Style<br />
* Help! Q and A <br />
* Love the Skin You're In<br />
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===Glossary===<br />
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Defines the various words and phrases used. <br />
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==Cover Gallery==<br />
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<gallery position="center" widths="200" spacing="small" captionalign="center" bordersize="none"><br />
CareKeepingYou.jpg|1998 Cover<br />
CareKeepingOfYou-Younger-2012.jpeg|2012 ''The Care and Keeping of You 1 for Younger Girls'' Cover (2024 anniversary edition)<br />
CareKeepingOfYou-Older-2012.jpeg|''The Care and Keeping of You 2 for Older Girls'' (2024 anniversary edition)<br />
</gallery><br />
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==Journals==<br />
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As part of the 2012 edition, companion journals for each book were released, with guided writing prompts and journaling space. <br />
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<gallery position="center" widths="200" spacing="small" captionalign="center" bordersize="none"><br />
File:CareKeepingJournal-1.jpg|''The Care and Keeping of You Journal 1 for Younger Girls''<br />
File:CareKeepingJournal-2.jpg|''The Care and Keeping of You Journal 2 for Older Girls''<br />
</gallery><br />
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==Trivia==<br />
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* The book in all editions has sold over three million copies. <br />
* This book is especially well-remembered by both American Girl fans and others, and frequently praised for its frank and open discussions of anatomy, health, puberty, and biology. <br />
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==See Also==<br />
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* ''[[Guy Stuff]]: The Body Book for Boys''<br />
* ''[[Is This Normal?]]'': More Girls' Questions Answered by the Editors of ''The Care and Keeping of You''<br />
* ''[[The Feelings Book]]: The Care and Keeping of Your Emotions''<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Books]]<br />
[[Category:American Girl Library]]<br />
[[Category:Items Released in 1998]]<br />
[[Category:Items Released in 2012]]<br />
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