Liz Sonneborn

Barbie changed what a doll could be. Before her, many dolls were baby dolls. Girls would care for these dolls and practice being mothers. But Barbie let girls imagine other futures. The iconic doll had many careers, inspiring girls to dream of new possibilities for themselves and for women. In the early 1950s, Ruth Handler was watching her daughter, Barbara, and her friends play with paper dolls. The dolls resembled women. Handler saw how the girls...

Defines and describes gravity, electricity and magnetism, as well as forces within atoms.

With its famously authoritarian government, struggling economy, and massive military, North Korea has been a major source of conflict throughout the 20th century and continuing today. Readers will learn about the controversial nation's history, from its founding in the aftermath of World War II to its role in global politics today. They will also learn what life is like for the country's people and discover why foreigners are so rarely able to set...

"Among the largest and most populous of the Latin American nations, Mexico is a land of great contrasts. It is home to ancient ruins and modern cities. Its borders contain vast, harsh deserts and lush, beautiful beaches. Readers will explore the many sides of Mexico as they venture into the heart of this amazing country. They will learn about its long history and unique culture, find out what life is like for its people, examine some of its most incredible...

"Located on the western side of the island of Great Britain in Europe, Wales is part of the United Kingdom. But despite being a part of a larger country, Wales has its own unique history, culture, and language. Readers will take a trip through Welsh history, from its earliest beginnings to the present day, and find out what life is like for people who live there. They will also learn how Wales is governed, what kinds of plants and animals live there,...

Readers will learn about the area's entire history, from its earliest civilizations to its place in the modern world. They will also discover the rich cultural heritage of Pakistan's people and the varied landscapes and wildlife of its natural environments.

An ancient city unearthed… In the 1730's, Charles of Bourbon, king of the area around present-day Naples, Italy, learned that local peasants were finding marble and other ancient objects when they dug their wells. He sent army colonel Rocque Joachin Alcubierre and later Karl Jacob Weber to explore the area. Working in darkness with only torches to light their way, Alcubierre's and Weber's crews of workers tunneled through hardened mud. The crews...

Meet the Shoshoni Indians and learn about their establishment in America, their traditions and their values.

Meet the Choctaw Indians and learn about their establishment in America, their traditions and their values.

Describes the nation of Iraq, including its history, flora and fauna, and culture.