Lee Slater

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 Barbie to appeal to new generations. Learn how Barbies are made, who came up with the name, the role of the Mickey Mouse Club in Barbie's success, and about other Mattel products. Handler's family and her retirement as president from Mattel and her subsequent work for cancer survivors with her new company Nearly Me is also covered. Sidebars, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and fun facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Barbie Developer: Ruth Handler

Sarah Bennett

Lonely Planet

Jim DuFresne

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Hiking & Tramping in New Zealand is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Admire the dramatic peaks and valleys of Fiordland National Park, stroll past bays and beaches of the Abel Tasman Coast, or scale an active volcano on the North Island, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of New Zealand's trails and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Hiking & Tramping in New Zealand Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Great Walks and itineraries sections show you the simplest way to tailor your trip around the best hikes to suit your own personal needs and interests Special features on clothing & equipment, hike safety and other non-hiking outdoor activities Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices Budget-oriented recommendations with honest reviews - including eating and sleeping reviews to towns and hiking destinations Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including history, environment and bird-spotting Over 75 maps Coverage of the Far North, Auckland Region, Tongariro, Mt Taranaki, Wellington Region, Marlborough, Abel Tasman, Nelson Lakes, Arthurs Pass, West Coast, Mt Aspiring, Queenstown Region, Fiordland, Stewart Island, and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Hiking & Tramping in New Zealand, our most comprehensive guide to hiking in New Zealand, is perfect for those planning to explore New Zealand's top hikes. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Lonely Planet Hiking & Tramping in New Zealand

In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the manufacturers of LEGO, the Kristiansen Family. Follow the family's story from Denmark where Ole Kirk Christiansen began making wooden toys in his Billund Carpentry Shop and Lumberyard to the company's evolution to the LEGO company. Christiansen and his sons Godtfred, Karl, and Gerhardt purchase a machine that makes plastic toys, and create the LEGO brick, and his grandson Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen expands to LEGOLAND. Learn how LEGO bricks are made, who came up with the name, how the family name came to be spelled with a K, and about other LEGO Group products. Sidebars, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and fun facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Lego Manufacturers: The Kristiansen Family

This title introduces readers to the Army Rangers. Engaging text exploresthe Army Rangers's history, key missions, role in the US military, major accomplishments, required training, weapons, gear, technology, and other fascinating information. The Ranger Creed, qualifications needed to become a Ranger, training such as the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program and the three phases of Ranger School, the life of a Ranger, andcutting-edge technology and weapons are covered.Sidebars, infographics, action photos, maps, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and extreme facts.Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Army Rangers

Andrew Binley

A comprehensive text on resistivity and induced polarization covering theory and practice for the near-surface Earth supported by modelling software.

Lee Slater

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