Girl Talk

Girls who are on the verge of entering-or are already experiencing-puberty need good advice for managing its daily challenges. Covering everything from managing one's period to surviving an ill-timed zit, the subject is addressed with helpful information, practical suggestions, and straight talk, delivered with just the right amount of zest and humor. Quick quizzes, diary entries, fun photos, and a colorful, modern design add to the book's appeal.

Every teen girl comes to a point in her life where she begins to develop crushes. And that's the easy part. This quirky, colorful, informative, and fun guide on navigating the sometimes tricky situation of dealing with crushes is a must read for every teen girl. The engaging photos and sparkling humor make this volume stand out among similar guides, covering "what to do when it works out," "what do to when it doesn't," and everything in between. It also includes some first-person quotes from real teenage girls and sidebars that address various situations.

Despite the warnings and media publicity regarding one's "digital footprint" in recent years, many people--especially teens--are not getting the message. In this needful guide, readers discover not only about how to survive online embarrassment but how to prevent it altogether. Each spread is dynamically designed and bursting with textual enhancements, such as girl-to-girl talks, top five best/worst lists, Keeping It Real lists, All About You activities, Quick Facts, Quick Quizzes, Talking Points, Fact Files, and real teen comments. Of indispensable utility to teens, this resource is also a wonderful tool for teachers seeking to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards for the reading of informational texts, satisfying those standards relating to determining the central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through supporting details, summarizing a text without opinions or judgments, tracing and evaluating the argument and specific claims, determining the validity of the author's reasoning and evidence, and determining an author's point of view and purpose.

This is a fun, yet educational resource for readers who are experiencing a breakup and don't know where to turn. The text is presented in an approachable, friendly fashion, which reassures readers that the experience of a breakup is not the end of the world. Common worries are highlighted, such as what went wrong and how to get over the former partner. These concerns are then addressed in a nonjudgmental and healthy manner. Additionally, there are diary sections, which add a personal touch to the issues, making the reader feel like she's not alone. Quizzes titled "Are You Over Him?" and "Are You On the Rebound?" help the reader analyze her feelings. With fun, cheery icons and bright, colorful photographs, these books are the perfect cure for a young person who's just experienced a breakup and is looking for answers.

Dealing with mean girls, cliques, and other obstacles on the social scene is one of the minefields of adolescence for girls. This title provides the advice and support girls need for weathering changing friendships, handling feeling like an outsider, and making new and healthy friendships as they grow. A variety of issues, including bullying and cyberbullying, are sympathetically and practically treated. Diary entries, flowchart quizzes, and hip photos will draw in reluctant readers and many others.

Readers get the truth about dating in this frank and insightful volume, including real-life experiences and guidance about determining whether an individual is ready to date. Tips are given on how to handle peer pressure, what to do when feelings change about friends, how to handle flirting, how to read body language, what to do when one is asked out and on the first date and beyond, what to do about other friendships once you are dating, how to talk to parents, and what to do when a relationship ends. Additional suggestions for dealing with specific dating situations are offered in sidebars and fact boxes.

Why can't I have a cell phone like my sister has? What if I don't like my new stepdad? Four diverse peer mentors answer more than 30 common questions about family life posed by tween girls, providing sound advice that's not only kid-friendly but also expert approved.

How do I know if my friends really like me? Why are some girls popular and others aren't? Five diverse peer mentors answer more than 30 common questions about friendships posed by tween girls, providing sound advice that's not only kid-friendly but also expert approved.

What do I do if I see a classmate cheat? How do I get all my homework done? Four diverse peer mentors answer more than 30 common questions about school posed by tween girls, providing sound advice that's not only kid-friendly but also expert approved.

Why is my face breaking out? How do I fit in when I'm taller than everyone else? Four diverse peer mentors answer more than 30 common questions about growing up posed by tween girls, providing sound advice that's not only kid-friendly but also expert approved.