Young game enthusiasts get the information they want with the A Great Game! series. These fun-filled books trace the history of popular games, provide details about the creators, explore competitions, and take a look at future plans and challenges. From Chess to Animal Crossing, readers learn about playing their favorite games, or get introduced to a new one. Basic strategy, guidelines, and needed equipment are explained. Each book includes a glossary, index, and bibliography for further reading. Perfect connection to STEM. Super Mario, Nintendo's Mario is one of the most recognizable video game characters of all time. He's also one of the oldest.

Through different games and versions, Mario has been around for 50 years! Learn about the history of Mario, explore his abilities and friends, and find out about the different versions that feature this beloved character. From Super Mario Bros. to Mario Kart, the Super Mario games are part of the best-selling video game series in history. Find out why Super Mario is so popular and fun to play. Book jacket.