What Is Nintendo?
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2021 · Est. 59 min read

What Is Nintendo?

By Gina Shaw, Who HQ, Andrew Thomson (Illustrator)

Part of the What Was . . . ? series

Discover how a small card company became a gaming giant.

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112 pages· 7,048 words· Est. 59 min read
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Explore Nintendo's journey from a humble card company to a global gaming powerhouse. Uncover the secrets behind iconic franchises like Super Mario and Pokémon. What makes Nintendo's creations timeless and beloved?

From the publisher

The game is on! Get your hands on this book about one of the most influential companies in the video game industry. Founded in 1889, Nintendo started out as a small playing card company in Japan. Though the cards sold well, Nintendo really became popular when it began creating toys in the 1960s, and then became internationally renowned after developing video games and consoles in the 1970s and ‘80s. After introducing the world to some of the best-known and top-selling video game franchises of all-time, such as Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing, and Pokémon, it’s clear to see why Nintendo is beloved by parents as a company that creates nonviolet, family-friendly entertainment for kids. With fun black-and-white illustrations and an engaging 16-page photo insert, readers will be excited to read this latest additon to Who HQ!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
7,048
Reading age
7–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
950L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.9
F&P level
~W
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
511225
Publication
Published
January 12, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593093795

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