personal appearance

Provides teenage girls resources and first-person accounts by other girls on issues central to their lives. Covers topics such as beauty standards; body image; eating disorders; sexuality; and feminism.

"Your nails can say a lot about you--so you want them to look their best. The first step to great-looking nails is making sure they're healthy. Then, with a few style secrets, you can make your nails glamorous. Caring for your nails--and the skin around your nails--can be as easy as using the right kinds of tools and as fun as giving yourself a pedicure. And happy, healthy nails look even better with some decoration. Find out about different kinds of nail polish, learn how to get the most out of your polish, and experiment to discover your own style. You can even make your own nail art and stick-on nail decals to add bling to basic polish. With the right tips and tricks, your nails can be works of art!"--From the publisher's web site.

Dispells common beauty myths, explains how the media manufactures and exploits images to sell products, and explores how views of beauty differ historically and geographically.

A pretty rabbit, Narcissa, makes fun of any creature that is not as lovely as herself until she offends a magic frog and finds her own beauty changing.

"You'll learn about current trends in the makeover industry and the promises and risks that come with them. You'll also explore why we as a culture are so beauty-obsessed. Finally, you'll learn about the many options available that can help change the way you feel about yourself and others, not simply the way you look!" -supplied by publisher.

Explores beauty-themed poetry, including famous American and European poets and their poems, as well as literary criticism, poetic technique, explication, and prompts for further study.

Essays cover varying viewpoints on the topic of beauty pageants, including their impact on children, women, and transgendered people.

Provides beauty tips for Latina women, explaining how to create hairstyles, apply makeup, spot bargains, and other related topics.

When Princesses Mellie, Allie, and Libby begin to argue about which princess is the prettiest, they decide to hold a contest. But of course, the girls get side-tracked helping others on their way to the contest leaving Princess Mellie as the muddiest, Princess Allie as the yuckiest, and Princess Libby as the drippiest. But due to their kindness, the princesses win in the end.

Actress Delta Burke discusses the effects of her much-publicized weight gain on her self-esteem and career, and offers practical advice and information about what she has learned about fashion, make-up, hairstyle, and self-acceptance.