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What Is Nintendo?

By Gina Shaw and Who HQ
Illustrated by Andrew Thomson

By Gina Shaw and Who HQ
Illustrated by Andrew Thomson

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Part of What Was?

Paperback $5.99

Jan 12, 2021 | ISBN 9780593093795 | Middle Grade (8-12)

What Is Nintendo? by Gina Shaw and Who HQ
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Jan 12, 2021 | ISBN 9780593093795

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About What Is Nintendo?

Which of these facts are true?
The Nintendo company originally started out producing beautiful playing cards
The Legend of Zelda was inspired by its creator’s childhood adventures exploring dark caves in Japan
It has created some of the most popular video games of all time

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!

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About Gina Shaw

Gina Shaw is a writer and editor who has taught children’s book writing at Hofstra University. She is the author… More about Gina Shaw

About Who HQ

Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ

Product Details

Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

Paperback | $5.99
Published by Penguin Workshop
Jan 12, 2021 | 112 Pages | 5-5/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593093795
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