The Official Pokemon Handbook (Pokémon) [Paperback]

Maria S. Barbo (Author)

Book Description

Series: Pokémon

It's the video game, TV cartoon, and collectible toys that have the whole world going Pokemon crazy. If you're caught up in the Pokemon phenomenon, you gotta, gotta, gotta get the inside guide to each and every one of these megapopular pocket pals.
-- They're all here! -- From Pikachu to Pidgeotto, Squirtle to Snorlax, Charmander to Caterpie.
-- Complete with every stat -- Who they'll blow away in battle, their techniques, evolutionary style, and more.
-- Secret facts -- Did you know that the swirl on Poliwhirl's stomach changes direction when it evolves into Poliwag? Lots more inside info!
-- Training tips -- Let a weaker Pokemon start a battle and then switch to another before it gets hurt. This is a quick way to build up a Pokemon's experience level.

It's everything you need to become the coolest Pokemon trainer, or the world's greatest Pokemon master!

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Zen masters never said, "You must learn as much as you can about your Pokémon," but Professor Oak certainly did. The grand teacher of Pokémon introduces this handy book about the Japanese craze that took over America in the form of a video game, trading cards, and a popular TV show. The handbook--written as if the young reader were a Pokémon trainer like Ash, Misty, and Brock--teaches kids which cards are the best to win a game and illuminates the stories behind the TV show. Geared to young readers, this engaging, colorful book is not for the Pokémon expert who has copious spreadsheets of statistics. You'll find fun facts about each Pokémon (Charmander is two feet tall and its element is fire, in case you didn't know), a clear guide to the evolution of certain characters, and a helpful pronunciation guide (great for parents). The book could have used a pictorial index of all 150 characters, but that won't stop fans from wearing out this handbook during their adventures as a Pokémon trainer. --Doug Thomas

Product Details

• Paperback: 143 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks (July 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439103975
• ISBN-13: 978-0439103978
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #549,282 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, and Complete Details on Pokemon!, November 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Official Pokemon Handbook (Pokémon) (Paperback)

I bought it for my children and almost wished I had one for myself! It gives you so much information on these cute little characters. It's very creative.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The pokemon handbook, January 1, 2000

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Daniel (Ireland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Official Pokemon Handbook (Pokémon) (Paperback)

I really liked this book it definately helped me to learn the names of the pokemon.The only bad thing about it is in the book it mentions Mew as the rarest pokemon in the world but it dosn't show you him.And it also gives you some hints on the game.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The essential guide to all the Pokemon, November 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Official Pokemon Handbook (Pokémon) (Paperback)

If you're a Pokemon fan, whether you play the game or watch the cartoon, you must have this book! It is a complete catalogue of all 150 Pokemon, with pictures, descriptions and advice on their fighting techniques. My daughter will not be parted from her copy of this book, bringing it to bed with her every night.