The good, the bad, and the Barbie : a doll's history and her impact on us /

Stone, Tanya Lee.

The good, the bad, and the Barbie : a doll's history and her impact on us / by Tanya Lee Stone. - New York : Viking, 2010. - 130 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.

"Unauthorized"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [119]-123) and index.

"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.

012 up.

9780670011872 (hardcover) 0670011878 (hardcover)

2010007507


Barbie dolls--History--Juvenile literature.
Barbie dolls--Social aspects--Juvenile literature.
Barbie dolls--History.

YA NK 4894.3 .B37 / S76 2010