Examines how the Barbie doll became the icon that she is and the impact she has had on our culture through passionate anecdotes and memories from a range of girls and women.

"Barbie is a cosmic princess who flies high on her hoverboard through a far-off universe with her adorable and devoted pet sidekick, Pupcorn. One day, everything changes when the twinkling stars start to dim and slow their dance in the sky. Barbie travels to a beautiful new planet to join a special rescue team on a mission to save the stars."

"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"--

The tragic and redeeming story of how one visionary woman, Ruth Handler, built the biggest toy company in the world and created a global icon.

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.

"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"--

Barbie stars as Alexa, a shy princess who discovers a secret door in her kingdom and enters a whimsical land filled with magical creatures and surprises. Inside, Alexa meets Romy and Nori, a mermaid and a fairy, who explains that a spoiled ruler named Malucia is trying to take all the magic in the land. To her surprise, Alexa has magical powers in this world and her new friends are certain that only she can restore their magic.

Come join Elina (Barbie) and see a magical new land filled with fairies, flowers, and enchanting adventures. Come and discover new places such as the Enchantress' Castle, walk through the Wildering Woods, visit Azura's cottage, stop by Laverna's Castle and head on over to the Magic Meadow. Meet new friends along the way.

Barbie and her sisters search for their puppies when they go missing at the Dancing Horse Festival.

"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...