barbie dolls

Recounts the history of the Barbie fashion doll, from her creation by Ruth Handler to her rise in popularity and how her influence has changed the world.

"This title delves into the colorful history of the toy superstar Barbie and its popularity. The book is complete with . . . historical and modern photographs as well as a more facts section and glossary"--OCLC.

Tells the story of Ruth Handler and the creation and evolution of the Barbie doll and the company Mattel.

"Images accompany information about Barbie dolls. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Details the feud between Mattel, the maker of the iconic Barbie Doll, and MGA, the company that created the Bratz Doll, whose decades-long legal battle reveals the psychology of consumption, competition, the claims big companees make on their employees, andthe future of ideas.

Engaging images accompany information about Barbie.

The story of the creation of the most famous doll ever.

"Engaging images accompany information about Barbie. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--.

A biography of Ruth Handler, the creator of the Barbie doll.

Shy Princess Alexa, who has difficulty dancing, steps through a secret door in the garden into a world where she has magic powers and must save the Queen Unicorn from evil Princess Malucia.