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Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2010.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
"Readers learn about Mattel Toys and the background behind Barbie's concept and development, how it was a solution for girls who wanted to imagine adult roles rather than just play mother, and details about inventor Ruth Handler."--Amazon.com.
2) Barbie
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"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"--
3) Barbie
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids Jumbo, is an imprint of Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This title delves into the colorful history of the toy superstar Barbie and its popularity today. The book is complete with exciting historical and modern photographs as well as a more facts section and glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Series
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Beautifully illustrated biography of Ruth Handler, from childhood to adulthood, the creator of Barbie with intent "to inspire little girls to use their big imaginations and big dreams about their futures."
5) Barbie dolls
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Engaging 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"--
Author
Publisher
Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
A cultural critic and investigative journalist uncovers the full history of the Barbie doll, from her introduction in 1959 through countless transformations, makeovers and career changes to its emergence as an international pop culture icon.
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the developer of the Barbie doll, Ruth Handler. Follow the story of Handler's early work with her husband Elliott making and selling plastic products, their collaboration with Harold Matson to form Mattel, Handler's inspiration for a new kind of doll, and the company's introduction of Barbie in 1959. Readers will follow Barbie's evolution through the ensuing decades as Handler continuously reinvented...
11) Cool & casual
Author
Series
High fashion volume 2
Publisher
Golden Books, a division of Random House Childrens Books
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
When Barbie's friend Teresa has a fashion emergency, Barbie is there for her with fashion do's and don'ts and other fashion tips. When Teresa becomes popular will she remember her best friend?
Author
Series
Publisher
Grolier Books
Pub. Date
1999.
Language
English
Description
Camping with Barbie in scenic Wyoming is an adventure for Stacie and her friends. But when rumors of the legendary Clawman creature start making everyone jittery, it's up to Barbie and park ranger Ken to get to the bottom of the spooky legend.
17) The loose tooth
Author
Publisher
Random House, Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Barbie and her sisters help Chelsea deal with her first loose tooth in this brand-new series that focuses on the special moments in a young girl's life. This full-color storybook features two press-out keepsake tooth fairy envelopes that girls can assemble and decorate with the included stickers.
Author
Publisher
Collector Books
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
The most comprehensive work on Barbie dolls ever. Over 1,000 color photos cover the complete line of Barbie dolls and family members, from her emergence in 1959, all the way through 1989, as well as newer Barbies. In total, over 1,000 dolls are featured. The book also itemizes all outfits sold up to 1972 (more than 1,000 sets), as well as countless accessories, such as cases, houses, displays, and gift sets, all priced at their current values.
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