girls

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girls

Out of bounds

2005
The girls face a tough challenge trying to keep the Movie House from closing and at the same time dealing with an out-of-control soccer mom.

From algebra to zits

a girl's guide to making the most of life at school
2000
Presents information and advice for girls in middle school on a variety of subjects from algebra and guys to periods and puberty and zits.

Razia's ray of hope

one girl's dream of an education
2013
Razia, a girl in Afghanistan, wants to attend Razia Jan's girls' school the Zabuli Education Center for Girls, but first she must get her father and brother's permission.

Girls and their horses

true tales from American girl
2000
Profiles young girls involved in horse sports and hobbies including rodeo, show jumping, vaulting, and raising miniature breeds, as well as a girl adopting a wild horse; describes chores on a horse farm; and presents horse-related vocabulary.

Alice in Wonderland

2009
A shortened, simplified version of the tale in which a little girl falls down a rabbit hole and discovers a world of nonsensical and amusing characters.

True stories

girls' inspiring stories of courage and heart
2003
More than twenty young girls describe their works of charity, such as donating their hair for wigs for children with medical conditions and collecting videos for children's hospitals, and acts of courage, including surviving natural disasters and rescuing people and animals from danger.

A smart girl's guide to friendship troubles

dealing with fights, being left out & the whole popularity thing
2003
A practical guide to maintaining good friendships and identifying toxic ones that explains how to handle and recover from fights, stop oneself from partaking in bad behaviors such as backstabbing and bullying, and find the right kinds of friends.

Welcome to Samantha's world, 1904

growing up at the turn of the twentieth century
1999
An in-depth look at life for girls and women in America in 1904, discussing city and town life, social reform, new inventions, amusements, and more.

Welcome to Josefina's world, 1824

growing up on America's Southwest frontier
1999
Describes the daily life and activities of Mexican Americans in New Mexico during the early 1800s including information about their homes, community, and links to Spain and Mexico.

A Confederate girl

the diary of Carrie Berry, 1864
2000
Excerpts from the diary of Carrie Berry, describing her family's life in the Confederate south in 1864. Supplemented by sidebars, activities, and a timeline of the era.

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