Girls' guides

Describes the Internet's history, features, and uses and suggests ways for girls to get involved online.

Provides basic information about earning money, keeping a budget, saving and investing.

Describes the importance of friendships among preteen and teenage girls, offering advice on choosing and getting along with friends.

Explains the importance of nutrition and healthy eating to young girls.

Discusses journal writing as a useful and fun activity to help girls learn about themselves and express their thoughts and feelings.

Discusses reasons why teenage girls, in particular, should avoid taking different drugs and offers advice on health concerns and self-esteem.

Discusses constructive ways for girls in middle school to spend their time.

Describes the many different types of volunteering available to girls and suggests how to participate, from babysitting and first aid to painting murals and keeping the environment clean.

Outlines some of the differences between boys and girls, including physical and behavioral, and gives adolescent girls advice about boy-girl relationships.

Provides advice for preteen and teenage girls about finding their inner beauty as well as navigating the complex world of hair, clothes, and makeup.