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The Care and Keeping of You: The Body Book for Girls is an American Girl publication focused on self care, health, anatomy, and puberty.

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.

2012 Editions

The 2012 Edition revised the original book into two volumes.

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.

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.

Contents of 1998 Edition and The Care and Keeping of You 1

Body Basics

  • The Basic Facts

Heads Up!

  • Hair Care
  • Hair Scare!
  • Ears
  • Eyes
  • Mouth
  • Braces
  • Face
  • Acne
  • Sun Sense
  • Body Talk: Skin

Reach!

  • Hands
  • Underarms
  • Breasts
  • Bras
  • Body Talk: Breasts

Belly Zone

  • Shapes and Sizes
  • Food
  • Nutrition
  • Eating Disorders[1]
  • Body Talk: Food

Big Changes

  • Pubic Area
  • Period
  • Body Talk: Period

On The Go

  • Legs
  • Feet
  • Fitness
  • Sports Safety
  • Rest
  • Sleep Troubles
  • Body Talk: Sleep

The Girl Inside

  • Your Feelings
  • The Whole You

Contents of The Care and Keeping of You 2

Back to Body Basics

  • Treat Your Body Right
  • Your New Look
  • Reaching New Heights
  • Snooze Time
  • Keeping Clean
  • Pimple Prevention
  • Help! Q and A

Girl Stuff

  • The Anatomy of You
  • Hormones
  • Flat Chests to New Breasts
  • Best Bras for You
  • A Hairy Situation
  • Period Basics
  • Period Pains
  • That Time of the Month
  • Tampon Tips
  • Infections
  • Body Talk
  • Help! Q and A

It's All in Your Head

  • Your Changing Brain
  • Moody You
  • Body Image[2]
  • Like Yourself!
  • Get Moving, Feel Better
  • Speak Up
  • Help! Q and A

Your Body, Your Work

  • Family Dynamics
  • Your Social Circle
  • Pressures and Rules
  • Taking Your Body into Your Own Hands
  • Changing Body, Changing Style
  • Help! Q and A
  • Love the Skin You're In

Glossary

Defines the various words and phrases used.

Journals

As part of the 2012 edition, companion journals for each book were released, with guided writing prompts and journaling space.

Trivia

  • The book in all editions has sold over three million copies.
  • 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.

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Removed from the 2012 Edition.
  2. ↑ This contains the data about eating disorders removed from Vol 1.
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