Subjects:  1. Badges    2. Girl Scouts of the United Stat    3. Girl Scouts of the United States of America    4. Handbooks, manuals, etc    5. Junior Girl Scouts    6. Reference    7. United States   

Subjects:  1. Children's 9-12    2. Children: Grades 4-6    3. Girl Scouts    4. Girl Scouts of the United States of America    5. Handbooks, manuals, etc    6. Junior Girl Scouts    7. Scouts and scouting    8. United States   

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Simply Must Have
This book is well written so that the parents or the Children can read it and do what needs to be done.A brownie simply must have this book to be the best Girl Scout she can be.It is also well written so that parentscan understand what is going on and what the girls will do when they are nolonger brownies.There is a newer version out now so if this is yourchilds last year in brownies, then it is something you must get, but ifyour child has two years to go in brownies then I reccommend waiting forthe newer version which will be out very soon. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8    2. Brownie Girl Scouts    3. United States    4. Handbooks, manuals, etc    5. Juvenile literature    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Reference - General   

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Cadette Girl Scout Handbook
This book is great for girls, grades 6-9, whether Girl Scouts or not. The handbook disscusses everyday issues for girls in this age group, dealing with everything from health and fitness, to friendships and relationships. Activities and ideas for discussion throughout are great for troop activities, or even classroom or individual use. Some of these activities can be applied to earn Girl Scout awards. The first chapter focuses on the history of girl scouting, trafitions, uniforms, troop organization and more. The last chapter explains the requirements to earn girl scout recognitions including the Silver Award, the highest award in Cadette Scouting. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cadette Girl Scouts    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    3. General    4. Girl Scouts of the United Stat    5. Girl Scouts of the United States of America    6. Handbooks, manuals, etc    7. United States   

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Fun and useful!
My troop still wants a game every meeting. This book has been an invaluable resource for them.

Games for Girl Scouts
As a new girl scout leader, I found this book to be a very valuable tool. It is filled with hundreds of games that can be played in many different settings. In each chapter, it explains why play certain types ofgames and why they benefit the girls. It is arranged under easy toreference chapter headings with symbols by each game indicating whethergames can be played indoors, outdoors, either, by small groups, largegroups, either, international origins and age requirements.These are onlyguidelines as many of the games can be modified to suit individual troopneeds. Many of the games need no extra props, just the girls themselves. Games for Girl Scouts also make reference to other Girl Scout materialswhich can be incorporated into the learning process along with the game orgames being played. I highly recommend Games for Girl Scouts, notjust for those involved with scouting, but for anyone who works withchildren.It is handy, complete and fun! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. General    2. Sports & Recreation   

Subjects:  1. Reference   

Editorial Review

Someday 12-year-old Olivia wants to open an orphanage for Chinese girls.Tamika, age 15, loves writing hip-hop songs. 17-year-old Valerie was afraid ofheights until she decided to face her fears on an Outward Bound trip designed tohelp students stay in school. These girls, and more than 80 others, appear in abig, attractive volume of photo essays put together by documentary photographerCarolyn Jones in collaboration with the Girl Scouts of America. In stunningcolor and black-and-white photos, Jones creates illuminating portraits of thegirls, but allows them to tell their stories with their own words. "I think weshould just reach out to people," says Lauren. Erin says, "I've come this farand I can take anything that comes my way." And pithy Briana says, "Think big."The girls articulately and passionately speak their minds about volunteer work,family illness, racism, sports, education, homelessness, divorce, and their ownremarkable accomplishments. Readers of all ages--male and female--will beinspired and heartened by this handsome celebration of the women of tomorrow.(Ages 9 and older) Read more

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ideas for a brighter tomorrow
I thought the book was very helpful in many ways. It inspried me to reach for new and better goals.

Nice gift book for teenage girls
I purchased copies of this book (signed by two of the featured girls locally!) to give my 14 year old nieces on their birthdays. I wrote each niece a letter saying I hoped the book would inspire them, etc., and sent them off, fingers crossed. They both LOVED them. In fact, one of my niece's friends asked where she could get a copy too! The profiles are so diverse I think every girl can find someone to relate to. A nice gift book that will be browsed often.

Hope for the future
Every Girl Tells a Story celebrates the diversity of America and shatters the stereotype of "teen-age girl".These 12-18 year old young women have lives that are active, spirits that are strong, and stories that inspire.The young women speak from their own voice and experience as they share uncommon events like cancer, birth defects, surgery, and organ transplant.They talk about the life changing events of going to a new school, being in foster care, living with disabled family members, divorce, and the death of a parent.Above it all, they dream, they help others, and they want to make the world a better place. And after reading their stories, I'm sure they will.Their stories are a voice of strength and compassion for any teen-age girl trying to find her way in the world, and an uplifting read for anyone.I highly recommend this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Case studies    2. Children's 9-12 - Sociology    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Girls    6. Girls & Women    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. People & Places - United States    9. Self-actualization (Psychology    10. Social Issues - Adolescence    11. Social Science - General    12. Teenage girls    13. United States    14. Social Science / Women's Studies   

Subjects:  1. Reference   

Subjects:  1. Daisy Girl Scouts    2. Girl Scouts    3. Handbooks, manuals, etc    4. Reference    5. Research    6. United States   

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I love It. I am a Girl Scout
It was a very good book. It inspired me and now that I am in Girl Scouts I feel like abetter person. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    2. Children: Babies & Toddlers    3. General    4. Girl Scouts    5. Handbooks, manuals, etc    6. Scouts and scouting    7. United States   

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Pretty Useful
I enjoyed doing some of the activities it was o.k. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Human Services    2. Sociology   

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A Resource Book for Senior Girl Scouts
This book is a must for Cadette Girl Scouts who are bridging to Seniors, girls joining as Senior Girl Scouts, or Senior Girl Scout troop leaders. It includes information about contemporary issues, careers, college admission, staying healthy, leadership, wider opportunities (worldwide sponsored activities by councils or the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts [WAGGGS]). It also includes information about the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting (equivalent of the Eagle Scout for boys), as well as its requirements- a 50 hour service project, 30 hours of leadership, 4 Interest Projects (badges), the Senior Challenge, and the Career Exploration Pin. I find this book extremely useful in finding needed information about Girl Scouting. This book goes hand-in-hand with Interest Projects for Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts.

Silliness
I needed to sign in, so I clicked on this, knowing it would make me sign in first. The book is necisary for you to bridge to Senior Girl Scouts, and I don't have it. That's why I'm looking for it on the internet. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Girl Scouts    2. Handbooks, manuals, etc    3. Reference    4. Senior Girl Scouts    5. United States   

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Comprehensive Information
Very detailed information on how Cadette and Senior Scouts can earn the various Interest Project Patches.Gives suggestions for Service Projects, and Career research.Also 'links' to other Interest Projects that provideskills in the same or related areas. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)