Sonic the Hedgehog

The release of Super Mario Bros. in 1985 helped change the world of gaming. The platforming game starring the heroic plumber Mario launched a series that has been going strong for decades. Mario became the mascot of the gaming company Nintendo and remains one of the most popular characters in video game history. Readers will learn about Mario's origins and how his games have evolved over the years. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.