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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...
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."
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
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."--
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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...
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...
Author
Series
FACTopia! volume 6
Publisher
Britannica Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Science FACTopia! is the sixth title in the bestselling FACTopia! series. Here you'll find an ingenious trail of 400 facts about space, animals, rocks and crystals, virtual reality, the body, coding, 3D printing, engineering, plants, fungi, math, and more, where each fact is connected to the next in hilarious and unexpected ways. You'll meet a parrot called Squawkzilla, find out about the fastest muscles in the body, discover gems that can change...
Author
Publisher
Tangerine Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"It's a living rainbow! Meet some of the most colorful creatures on Earth. From brilliant birds to stunning bugs, radiant reptiles, and amazing underwater animals, you won't believe your eyes. Over 40 jewellike creatures!"--
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"The Star Wars galaxy is a dangerous place. BE PREPARED! Would you survive the spice mines of Kessel? Could you escape from a giant space slug? From tackling extreme weather and finding shelter, to avoiding social pitfalls, learn what to do to stay alive in a galaxy far, far away."--Page [4] of cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Whether wizards, Muggles, friends, or foes, find out about all your favorite Hogwarts students and teachers, as well as creatures and other characters. Meet Harry's friends Ron, Hermione, and Ginny; Hogwarts teachers including Dumbledore, Snape, McGonagall, and Sprout; plus, Hagrid, Dobby, and other popular characters from the Wizarding World"--
Author
Publisher
Ozark Mountain Pub
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
"UFO Sightings and Abductions by aliens were the beginning, the tip of the iceberg. Dolores Cannon's work in hypnosis has taken the study beyond abduction. This accumulation of 12 years of cases includes: Cases of missing time; Spacecraft from other dimensions and planes of existence; Condensed or distorted time; The differences and functions of various alien races; and much more. Dolores traces the phenomenon from the simple to the complex. Exploring...