American Girl library | Independence Academy

1) The American girls party book: you're invited!

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English

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Includes ideas and instructions for party decorations, foods, favors, and games reflecting the worlds of each of the six American Girls: Felicity, Josefina, Kirsten, Addy, Samantha, and Molly.

2) Good sports: winning, losing, and everything in between

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Kauchak, Therese

3) Help!: a girl's guide to divorce and stepfamilies

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Holyoke, Nancy

4) Welcome to Felicity's world, 1774

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English

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Provides an in-depth look at daily life and historical events in the American colonies during the Revolutionary War, including home life, work, medicine, and play.

5) Welcome to Kirsten's world, 1854: growing up in pioneer America

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Sinnott, Susan

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English

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Presents a look at daily life in pioneer America during the 1850s by following a family that emigrates from Sweden to Minnesota.

6) Welcome to Molly's world, 1944

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Gourley, Catherine

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7) Welcome to Kaya's world, 1764: growing up in a Native American homeland

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Raymer, Dottie

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Photographs, illustrations, and anecdotes, both factual and fictional, describe a Nez Perce girl's experiences growing up in the mid-eighteenth century.

8) Math smarts: tips, tricks, and secrets for making math more fun!

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Long, Lynette

9) A smart girl's guide to starting middle school: everything you need to know about juggling more homework, more teachers, and more friends!

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Williams, Julie

10) A smart girl's guide to manners: the secrets to grace, confidence, and being your best

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Holyoke, Nancy

11) A smart girl's guide to money: how to make it, save it, and spend it

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Holyoke, Nancy

12) Real families: figuring out your family and where you fit in

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Lynch, Amy

13) Clutter control: tips and crafts to organize your bedroom, backpack, locker, life

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English

14) Oh, Brother... Oh, Sister!: a sister's guide to getting along

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Whitney, Brooks

15) A smart girl's guide to her parents' divorce: how to land on your feet when your world turns upside down

Author

Holyoke, Nancy

Language

English

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Divorce, Separation, & Blended Families: Books for Kids

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Answers girls' letters about every aspect of divorce.

16) A smart girl's guide to staying home alone: a girl's guide to feeling safe and having fun

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Raymer, Dottie

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English

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Explains what to expect when one is left home alone and how to respond when the unexpected happens, with activities to help learn about one's home, neighborhood, and capabilities.

17) A smart girl's guide to knowing what to say: finding the words to fit any situation

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Criswell, Patti Kelley

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18) The care & keeping of you: the body book for girls

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Schaefer, Valorie Lee

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English

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A preteen girl's guide to basic health and hygiene--from braces to bras, pimples to periods, hair care to healthy eating.

19) American girl sweet & savory treats cookbook: delicious recipes inspired by your favorite characters

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English

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Cooking with Kids

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Book, eBook, Kindle

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"Make history come alive with recipes for sweets & savories from the eras of favorite American Girl characters. With a repertoire of 50+ recipes inspired by the unique stories of 17 favorite American Girl characters, this beautiful cookbook invites young chefs to develop basic kitchen skills while preparing sweet and savory sharable treats. From Josefina's Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies to Rebecca's Potato Latkes, Melody's Strawberry Icebox Pie to...