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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Discover everything you've ever wanted to know about Star Wars in this complete history of the most famous franchise in movie history. Painstakingly researched and superbly illustrated, Star Wars Year By Year: A Visual History, New Edition presents a unique Star Wars timeline - the full history of the amazing Star Wars phenomenon as you've never seen it before. This stunning visual journey features trivia and cultural cornerstones from director George...
Author
Series
Publisher
Taschen
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"From the moment Star Wars burst onto the screen in 1977, audiences have been in equal parts fascinated and appalled by the half-man/half-machine hybrid Darth Vader. In 1999, creator George Lucas began the story of how Anakin Skywalker grew up to train as a Jedi under Obi-Wan Kenobi, found love with the Queen of Naboo, Padmé Amidala, before turning to the dark side of his nature and becoming more machine than man. After driving the development of...
Publisher
PublicAffairs
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"This entertaining companion to the massively popular history podcast tackles everything from Alexander the Great to Agatha Christie, the Wars of the Roses to Watergate-with a unique blend of wit, wisdom, and good old-fashioned banter. The Rest Is History podcast brilliantly distills major moments in human history, covering everything from the Trojan War to a historical ranking of the greatest dogs. Now, this official tie-in book brings the chart-topping...
Author
Publisher
Taschen
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Star Wars exploded onto our cinema screens in 1977, and the world has not been the same since. In this book, George Lucas guides us through the original trilogy like never before, recounting the inspirations, experiences, and stories that created a modern monomyth. Complete with script pages, concept art, storyboards, on-set photography, and more."
6) Amphibians
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Continuation of the Wild World series comparing big and small animal sizes"--
"Did you ever wonder which animals are the biggest... and the smallest? Amphibians can be found in all shapes and sizes! Did you know there is a frog that's the size of a fly? Or, that a Chinese giant salamander is as large as an adult human? What do these animals look like and where are they found? Look inside to discover which of the ten amphibians in this book are very...
Author
Series
Publisher
Andrews McMeel
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Most of the projects in this book can be completed in just minutes using common items already found around the house. Fans of all ages will use their ingenuity to turn ordinary, everyday objects into something extraordinary with the help of a few things from the junk drawer.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Dinosaur Knowledge Genius! is packed with more than 60 topics covering the fascinating world of dinosaurs including the most fearsome predators; which dinosaurs were plant-eaters; who had frills, crests, or spikes; what dinosaurs roamed during the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous eras; who lived in herds and packs; and much more! As you move from one quiz to the next, you will not only learn about prehistoric life, but also have fun in this marvelously...
Author
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Explore the physics behind the world of Star Wars, with engaging topics and accessible information that shows how we?re closer than ever before to creating technology from the galaxy far, far away - perfect for every Star Wars fan! Ever wish you could have your very own lightsaber like Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi? Or that you could fly through space at the speed of light like Han Solo and Poe Dameron? Well, those ideas aren't as outlandish...
Author
Publisher
becker&mayer! books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Star Wars: Book of Lists compiles unique trivia, from both on-screen and off, spanning all nine movies. More than a simple accounting of fan-favorite characters or biggest opening weekends, this book is a compendium of compelling facts and humorous details summarized in 100 lists"--back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
2024
Lexile measure
1010L
Language
English
Description
"Weird But True! Know-It-All titles take the same classic branding of Weird But True and dive deeper to provide kids with a comprehensive overview of everything they need to know about a single subject, while packing in all the wacky, weird tidbits! This edition explores a complicated and timely subject: the government of the United States!"--
13) Reptiles
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Continuation of the WLD WORLD brand. Nonfiction, full-color photos and short blocks of text to entertain and explain the fastest and slowest animals in the animal kingdom"--
Author
Publisher
LAK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"There are 16 stories here that detail some of the greatest survival adventures ever told, from a woman named Blackjack, to a daring captain called Shackleton who crossed freezing Antarctica, to a boy named Mike (and his brother) who lived through the Peshtigo Fire, the worst blaze ever in one of the world's biggest countries."--
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Chart the history of Star Wars in this stunning guide, from the time before the High Republic to the end of the First Order. An indispensable companion for all Star Wars fans, this premium quality book displays visual timelines that chronologically map key events, characters, and developments, and mark their significance. Track crucial conflicts across the years that affect the galaxy in profound ways. Follow the Skywalker lightsaber as it passes...
Author
Series
Totally random questions volume Volume 7
Publisher
Bright Matter Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Lexile measure
1000L
Language
English
Description
"Got a random question? This book has the answer! Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, Totally Random Questions, Volume 7 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully wild world!Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they'll find inside covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more. Written and designed to...
Publisher
St. Martin's Press, an imprint of St. Martin's Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"In the vein of acclaimed popular-science bestsellers such as Atlas Obscura, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry, The Way Things Work, What If?, and Undeniable, the co-founders of the global science organization Nerd Nite bring readers a collection of wacky, yet fascinating STEM topics. For 20 years, Nerd Nite has delivered to live audiences around the world, the most interesting, fun, and informative presentations about science, history, the...
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"When SpongeBob SquarePants debuted, the fun-loving, pure-hearted title character took the world of animation by storm, riding a virtual tsunami of critical praise. This fast-moving, eclectic, and fun "biography" celebrates the show's history and provides fascinating insight into the show's creation, the episodes, the voice artists, and the fans"--
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Discover everything you wanted to know about brave superheroes, dastardly villains and cool vehicles from Incredibles 2, the awesome new sequel to Disney-Pixar's smash hit movie, The Incredibles. When a new villain hatches a brilliant and dangerous plot, the Parr family and their old friend Frozone must find a way to work together again - which is easier said than done, even when they're all Incredible. This book covers all the memorable and ever-popular...