The good, the bad, and the Barbie : a doll's history and her impact on us / by Tanya Lee Stone.
"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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780670011872
- ISBN: 0670011878
- Physical Description: 130 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
- Publisher: New York : Viking, 2010.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Unauthorized"--Cover. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-123) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Foreword: Barbie fix / by Meg Cabot -- Prologue: Happy birthday, Barbie! -- The moment of Ruth -- The making of Mattel -- A star is born -- It's all about the clothes -- Plastic makes perfect? -- It's not black and white -- Banning, bashing, and in the buff -- Barbie as art -- A real doll. |
| Target Audience Note: | 012 up. 1120L Lexile |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.5 5 139489. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Barbie dolls > History > Juvenile literature. Barbie dolls > Social aspects > Juvenile literature. Barbie dolls > Social aspects. Barbie dolls > History. |
Available copies
- 17 of 19 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Iredell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 19 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statesville Main Library | J 688.7221 STO (Text) | 33114016479289 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
