The Pok?mon Encyclopedia gives readers an in-depth introduction to Pok?mon, the series of collecting and battling video games that has been a global phenomenon since the late 1990s. Readers will learn more about the franchise's origins, the basics of gameplay, and how the series has evolved over time. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.