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Babysitter's Business Kit: Be the Best Babysitter on the Block! (American Girl Library)

Harriet Brown

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Babysitter's Kit Great for your child! 4 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

My daughter is almost 11 and is so looking forward to babysitting. This kit is a great start. It gives her an honest overview of what is expected of a babysitter. It also lets your child know that is a very important job and should not be taken lightly. We ordered this along with the Babysitter's Handbook not realizing that this Kit has the Handbook in it. So now we have a gift for a friend!

way to keep a girl busy 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 8 people found this review helpful.

My 10 year old's friend had this and my daughter JUST HAD TO HAVE IT. She is constantly bored, so I bought it for her. She loves it. She has started playing with her American Girl dolls again - the dolls are my children and she is the babysitter. She is really having fun with it - she's at a sleepover tonight and she made sure she brought it with her - her friend has a little brother so I think they're going to "babysit" him.

Editorial Review:

Learn to be the best sitter on the block with this kit! Inside, there's lots of helpful information on how to care for kids, please parents, and make smart business decisions. This set includes the supplies needed to run a successful babysitting business: business cards, a client address book, a game pad, reward stickers, parent checklists, and more! It also includes "The Babysitter's Handbook," which is packed with sitter secrets and top-notch tips. You can stay organized by storing the handbook and supplies inside the kit's folder.

The "What's Happening to My Body" Book for Boys, Revised Third Edition (What's Happening to My Body?)

Lynda Madaras, Area Madaras

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

The bestselling guides for preteens and teens updated with a brand-new look.

The Madaras growing-up guides are acknowledged by parents, educators, librarians, and doctors for their unique, nonthreatening style, excellent organization, and thorough coverage of both the physical and emotional issues surrounding puberty and adolescence. And kids love them too! As one fan wrote, "Dear Lynda, I can't believe that you, a mom, knew all this stuff!"

"What's Happening to My Body?" for Boys features detailed coverage, in age-appropriate language, of the body's changing size and shape, the growth spurt, the reproductive organs, voice changes, romantic and sexual feelings, puberty in the opposite sex, and much more. Includes a comprehensive resource section and line drawings. For ages 10 and up.

The new editions feature:
• Fresh new cover design for series
• Entirely redesigned interiors with new illustrations
• Uniform trim sizes for display
• New author introductions
• Updated resource sections and content
• 48 black-and-white drawings

The Potty Caddy

Rachel Gordon, M.D., William Spivak

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Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Take one of the most significant landmarks in a toddler's life—potty-training—and treat it in exactly the right way—with funny, silly humor—and the result is the perfect gift and all-around kit for the toilet-training set (and their parents).

Here's everything needed to say good-bye to diapers forever, including a 32-page full-color book, four toddler-size "magazines" for bathroom reading—including Vanity Fairy, BQ (Babies Quarterly), Rolling Stroller, and Sports Animated, 100 toilet targets, reward stickers, a potty chart, a helpful brochure for parents (written by a pediatrician), and, best of all, a child's very own roll of toilet paper on a refillable holder. With its happy illustrations of a proud and curious toddler (unlike most other potty training books, this one is gender-neutral), the Potty Caddy Book answers the questions little kids actually think about: Why does the toilet make such a loud noise when it flushes? Will I fall in? Why do I need to stop using diapers? Where does everything go? But it does it all from a toddler's perspective, with the help of far-fetched creatures (swamp elephants, space aliens, and the Poop Police), plus songs and tips.

Warning: Contains bathroom humor.

Open Wide: Tooth School Inside

Laurie Keller

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Total reviews: 18 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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From the author/illustrator of The Scrambled States of America, here is a fun-filled introduction to teeth."Before the principal's announcements, will you all please stand and recite our pledge: 'I pledge allegiance to this mouth and to the dentist who takes care of us. And to the gums on which we stand, strong and healthy, with toothbrushes and toothpaste for all.'"It's time for tooth school and Dr. Flossman is excited to meet the incoming class of 32--eight incisors, four canines, eight premolars, and twelve molars, including the four wisdom teeth. There's just so much to learn--from brushing and flossing to dentin and pulp to every student's nightmare: tooth decay!Best read with a toothbrush in hand, this hilarious book is full of interesting facts (for instance, George Washington's teeth were not made of wood, despite popular belief) and a classroom full of quirky characters. Young readers will laugh their way to a better appreciation for those pearly whites that beckon them to brush. And from there it's just a short hop to flossing.

Teen Makeup: Looks to Match Your Every Mood

Linda Mason

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

not-so teen makeup 4 out of 5 stars.
14 of 15 people found this review helpful.

The title of this book is misleading, because when I hear the word "teen," I usually think of pink glitter, sleep over parties, and garish makeup. Apparently that's not what Linda Mason thinks of when she hears the word. The book is well-written, with detailed descriptions of all makeup application techniques and makeup items, and she assumes nothing of the reader. The techniques she demonstrates are useful for everyday wear and perfect for anyone that's had trouble coordinating their eye and lip makeup without looking like a clown. Moreover, Mason includes girls of many races, with different facial structures, hair and eye colors, and recommends makeup techniques for almost all of them. Overall, this book is perfect for teens and adults alike - the only reason I gave it 4 out of 5 stars is that she sometimes assumes that consumers have more access to professional makeup than they do (she advocates mixing primary colors in addition to using pre-mixed ones, etc). Give this book a try; you won't regret it.

Editorial Review:

Tweens and teens will love this fun, photo-packed guide to makeup from one of the industry's top professionals! Novice users get all the basics they need-tips on tools and application techniques, ways to use color, and steps for basic skin care. More than 35 looks are then grouped by "expression" to represent the many moods of teen girls. Classic, sweet, cool, sporty, retro, glamorous, and outrageous-each mood is made up on five or more real girls with a variety of coloring and face shapes. As readers go through the book, they see each girl transformed with numerous looks. Teens also learn to express their astrological personality, with a color palette and special look for each zodiac sign. Teen Makeup is not about covering up defects or hiding who you are, but about the empowering ways makeup can be used to express your true self.

The Brain: Our Nervous System

Seymour Simon

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

The Brain : Our Nervous System. 5 out of 5 stars.
11 of 13 people found this review helpful.

Excellent health/well being book with a great step by step introduction to the brain, its parts, how it works and the memory. The pictures are the best part. Contains excellent color illustrations and will be of interest to students from the 4th grade through the 9th grade. It's also a recommended read for the teachers.

The Brain, The Brain! 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I love Seymour Simon's books and his series on the body is no exception. I do guided reading and independent reading in my ESOL class and have a Bosnian student who is going to go nuts about this book. She loves non-fiction.

Editorial Review:

The brain is the control center for everything from memories to movement, eyesight to emotions. This incredible computer processes messages from billions of microscopic cells called neurons, which link up to form nerves. Covering every inch of the body, nerves can carry messages from your fingertip to your brain and back at speeds of up to four hundred feet per second. With stunning full-color photographs and a fascinating text, award-winning author Seymour Simon continues his fantastic journey through the human body.

Teen Beauty Secrets: Fresh, Simple & Sassy Tips for Your Perfect Look

Diane Irons

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Total reviews: 15 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

This book is totally underrated 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Honestly,I've read so many "beauty secret" books and they all say the same things! Sure a few of them have a couple of recipes and tips that work. But they are all the same tips and recipes!
Diane Irons teen beauty secrets has the best beauty secrets I've ever read. Thewse tips are just so good that quite a few of the beauty concoctions Ive made from here work better than storebought products!
Here's one example:
I read in her book that Criso vegatable shortening is used to treat eczema in hospitals.
I've never told any of my frends that I have eczema on my feet. I'm too ashamed to wear sandals. I tried this and applied it overnight and slipped on some cotton socks. The next day, My feet were so soft! I've nver had feet this soft since befor ei got eczema.
The beauty recipes work wonders, but you should test it on an area of your skin before trying them if skin is sensitive.

Editorial Review:

Hot tips for a fresh look...all on your budget!

Teen Beauty Secrets is loaded with fashion tips and techniques to fit your life and to help you look and feel absolutely extraordinary, from weekend shopping and classroom flirting to posing for prom pictures.

This must-have guide gives you the edge you need to handle every fashion emergency, including breakouts, bad hair days, makeup mishaps and wardrobe calamities. Learn to fill your closet with all the "right" pieces, apply makeup for an all-day, glowing look and keep your friends (and parents) impressed with your attitude and style!

Fashion and beauty expert Diane Irons knows all the inside secrets that have kept celebrity teens looking fresh and fantastic. Without breaking the bank, she'll show you how to:

--Mix old and new for your winning style
--Use baking soda to clear up blemishes
--Enjoy spa treatments without leaving the house
--And much, much more!

The Care & Keeping of You Journal

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

A Journal Of Self Discovery 3 out of 5 stars.
24 of 28 people found this review helpful.

The book is beautifully done. However, I was sort of disappointed because of the lack of information. There are a lot of things for me to fill out but not enough stuff for me to read. However, it IS a journal but I wish it was more detailed about what it wanted me to write and such. There are some things in here you can fill in once and if you want to fill it in again, you have to erase which is sometimes a pain.

I think this book is for younger girls. If you want a mature book with a lot of good information, I would suggest The Care and Keeping of You.

Although I'm disappointed, I definitely don't regret buying it but you should have the companion book (The Care of and Keeping of You: The Body Book For Girls) first before getting the journal.

Have fun!

VERY HELPFUL!! 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.

This book was really great! It gave important imformation about "girl" things, and I really learned a lot about growing up, changes, and just my body. It explains how to stay healthy and clean. I enjoyed reading this book a lot! It's a good idea to look in it with your mother because you can understnad it more. This book probally should be for kids ages 11 and up!!!!!
If kids under 11 years old see it, well, you need to have plenty of matureness!! I am 12 and for all you 12 year old girls out theRe, BUY THIS BOOK! ! !

Balto and the Great Race (Stepping Stone)

Elizabeth Cody Kimmel

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

A teacher in PA 5 out of 5 stars.
19 of 19 people found this review helpful.

This is an excellent book if you are interested in the Iditarod race in Alaska.The book helps young children understand the importance of perserverence and is a great introduction to history for the very young (6-8).A true story that inspires people to understand the bond between animals and people.

Balto: not just for kids 5 out of 5 stars.
14 of 15 people found this review helpful.

We purchased this book after seeing the real Balto (courtesy of the art of taxidermy) at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Our quest in Northeast Ohio, where Balto enjoyed his senior years, was prompted by my seven year-old daughter's love-affair with the animated film about this dog, who navigated a lost sled team carrying life-saving medicine through Alaska in 1925. I hereby confess publicly that, after myself reading the book, which is aimed at the 9 year-old set, I cried, much as I had done 35 years before after reading "Lassie Come Home." This account, however, is much more compelling than "Lassie" or "Old Yeller," because it entirely factual (possibly excepting the subjective thoughts imputed to the protagonist).

The author did her homework researching this story about a sled dog who was just one of the pack facing poor odds against daunting weather and unrequiting expanses of blinding snow and ice. When the alpha dog loses the trail, and another refuses to lead, the team turns to Balto to bring them and their cargo safely to rest in Nome.

Perhaps Balto deserves an authentic, grown-up biography, but this one will serve in the meantime. It appears to be the definitive account.

Editorial Review:

Balto has a quiet life as a sled dog—until tragedy strikes. Dozens of children in Nome become sick with diphtheria. Without antitoxin serum, they will perish—and the closest supply is 650 miles away! The only way to get the serum to Nome is by sled, but can the dogs deliver it in time? Heading bravely into a brutal blizzard, Balto leads the race for life.

A Kansas City Children’s Book Award for Grades 1–3

A Boy and a Turtle: A Children's Relaxation Story to improve sleep, manage stress, anxiety, anger (Indigo Dreams)

Lori Lite

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A Boy and a Turtle 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

What a beautiful book! This is so very child friendly. It teaches in such a bright, colorful way HOW to relax your body. Both my children love to follow along relaxing each part of their bodies as they prepare to relax for bed. As a pediatric occupational therapist I have also used this book and its wonderful methods to teach relaxation to some of my clients and their families. GREAT! Kelly Giaquinto

Editorial Review:

Children love to visualize or imagine filling their bodies with the colors of the rainbow. This effective stress-management technique also known as guided imagery is widely accepted and used by both traditional and holistic communities. This gentle but powerful technique stimulates the imagination. Visualization can have a positive impact on your health, creativity and performance. It can lower stress and anxiety levels. It can be used to decrease pain and anger. The colorful imagery in this story quiets the mind and relaxes the body so your child can manage stress and fall asleep peacefully. Relax with colors!