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Barbie is a strong, independent doll. But is she a feminist icon? It's complicated. Since her introduction in 1959, Barbie's impact has been revolutionary. Far from being a toy designed by men to oppress women, she was a toy invented by women to teach women what was expected of them, for better or for worse. Whether tarred-and-glittered as antifeminist puffery or celebrated as a feminist icon (or, at any rate, an important cultural touchstone in understanding...

A beautifully illustrated picture book about Barbie--the most famous doll in the world--and her visionary creator, Ruth Handler. After noticing how her daughter played with "grown-up" paper dolls, Ruth Handler wanted to create a doll that would inspire little girls to use their huge imaginations and big dreams about their futures. While others told her it wasn't possible, Ruth Handler proved them all wrong by creating the most famous doll ever. This...

"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...

When Skipper offers to baby-sit her sisters it sounds like a cinch--a night of videos and popcorn. But as soon as Barbie leaves, a surprise adventure is just around the corner as one frazzled teen learns a lesson in baby-sitting she'll never forget!

Join Barbie "Malibu" Roberts and Barbie "Brooklyn" Roberts for fun, laughter and exciting new adventures. Follow Barbie and Barbie as they attend a year of performing arts high school in NYC.

Jet the globe with Barbie as her top fashionista! Features 10 cities, hair styling, makeup, nail design, fashion design.