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Is This Really My Body features fictional narratives paired with firsthand advice from a licensed psychologist to help preteen and teen girls better understand and prepare for physical changes during adolescence. Topics include weight gain, body odor and personal hygiene, zits, birthmarks, braces, developing early versus developing late, and first periods. Throughout the book, Talk About It questions encourage discussion. Additional resources, a glossary, and an index are also included. Is This Really My Body will leave readers feeling prepared and knowledgeable about their changing bodies. Strong, Beautiful Girls is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.