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On Beyond Zebra!


Dr. Seuss - 1955
    So wrong. Leave it to Conrad Cornelius o'Donald o'Dell (with a little help from Dr. Seuss) to create an entirely new alphabet beginning with Z! This rhyming picture book introduces twenty new letters and the creatures that one can spell with them. Discover (and spell) such wonderfully Seussian creations as the Yuzz-a-ma-Tuzz and the High Gargel-orum. Readers young and old will be giggling from beginning to end . . . or should we say, from Yuzz to Hi!

BB-8 on the Run


Drew Daywalt - 2017
    

Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order – Dark Temple #1


Matthew Rosenberg - 2019
    The Jedi Council has sent them to the remote planet Ontotho to oversee the peaceful excavation of a mysterious temple that has been uncovered. But they will come to find that what surrounds the temple may be even more dangerous than the mysteries within it. Clandestine local resistance forces and ruthless corporate security troops in a war for the fate of Ontotho – and the Jedi are caught in the middle!

Star Wars: Journal - Captive to Evil


Jude Watson - 1998
    Original.

Star Wars: Imperial Sourcebook


Greg Gorden - 1989
    Outnumbered and outgunned, the Rebellion nevertheless burns across a thousand-thousand worlds, flaming into a fire of hope.But the Emperor has ordered this fire extinguished, setting the massive war machine he had constructed into motion.

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace


Courtney Carbone - 2015
    Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi. Featuring stunning retro illustrations, this book is perfect for Star Wars--and Little Golden Book--fans of all ages!

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace


Henry Gilroy - 1999
    Featuring familiar characters as never before seen and introducing new players destined to become Star Wars icons, Episode I is a must-see film experience, and this comics adaptation is a must-read for all Star Wars enthusiasts. Adapted by Henry Gilroy from the original screenplay by master filmmaker George Lucas and illustrated by Rodolfo Damaggio and comics legend Al Williamson.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial


Jim Thomas - 2017
    the Extra-Terrestrial was released in theaters thirty-five years ago, the film enchanted millions of kids and surpassed Star Wars to become the highest-grossing movie of all time. Now the blockbuster movie is an illustrated storybook, with colorful retro-style illustrations courtesy of Kim Smith. It's a story you can't help but love: After E.T. is stranded on Earth, he takes refuge with Elliott, a lonely boy in need of a friend . . . and together they find a way to send E.T. back home. Along the way, they learn important lessons about courage, friendship, and the power of the imagination. It's the perfect read-along story for children, their parents, and millions of E.T. fans everywhere!

How to Catch a Star


Oliver Jeffers - 2004
    So much so that he decided to catch one of his very own. But how? Waiting for them to grow tired from being up in the sky all night doesn't work. Climbing to the top of the tallest tree? No, not tall enough. The boy has a rocket ship . . . but it is made of paper and doesn't fly well at all. Finally, just when the boy is ready to give up, he learns that sometimes things aren't where, or what, we expect them to be. First-time author/illustrator Oliver Jeffers offers a simple, childlike tale of reaching for the stars, and emerging with a friend.

Star Wars: The Adventures of Han Solo


Lindsay Kent - 2011
    This is another exciting entry in DK's bestselling series of Star Wars Readers!

Star Wars and History


Nancy R. Reagin - 2012
    "Star Wars" took place long ago in a galaxy far, far away, but its epic stories are based on our own history. From Ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire to the French Revolution and the Vietnam War, "Star Wars and History" explores the major historical turning points, heroes, and villains in human history and their impact on the creation of the "Star Wars" saga. "Star Wars and History" shows how the atomic and hydrogen bombs led to the Death Star; how Princess Leia's leadership in the Rebel Alliance resembled the daring work of intrepid women in the French Resistance during World War II and the Mexican Revolution; historical parallels between the Jedi Code and Bushido as well as those linking the Jedi culture with that of the Templar Knights and other warrior monks; and all of the history that underlies the "Star Wars" galaxy. Read how our own civilization's civil wars, slavery, international corporation states, and teenage queens were transformed into the epic "Star Wars" history and discover how Tatooine reflects the lawless frontiers of the past and Coruscant our own history of glittering and greedy capitals.The first book devoted to analyzing the actual historical events in our past that influenced the creation of the space fantasy, "Star Wars"Features 12 essays by a wise "council" of history scholars, written in close collaboration with George Lucas and LucasfilmGives new insights into central "Star Wars" characters and historical figures who helped inspire them (including Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Darth Vader, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Queen Amidala, Yoda, Jabba the Hutt, Lando Calrissian, Emperor Palpatine, and others)Includes both stunning photos from the Lucasfilm Image Archives and historical photos that demonstrate the parallels between both worlds"Filled with fascinating historical comparisons and background that will take your experience of the Star Wars saga to a new level, "Star Wars and History" is an essential companion for every "Star Wars" fan.

Star Wars Encyclopedia of Starfighters and Other Vehicles


Landry Q. Walker - 2018
    Learn all about your favorite Star Wars(TM) vehicles, from the A-wing to the Y-wing.Don't know your X-wing from your Y-wing? Not sure what type of craft Slave I is? Look no further than the Star Wars Encyclopedia of Starfighters and Other Vehicles. From the swamps of Kashyyyk to the deserts of Jakku, from inner-city Coruscant to the vastness of hyperspace, this new Star Wars book will show you the right craft for the job. This handy guide is full of fun facts and intriguing information, guaranteed to enthrall fans for hours on end.This encyclopedia features more than 200 weird and wonderful vehicles from the world of Star Wars, including ships and vehicles from the entire saga of movies as well as the television series Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: Rebels. One vehicle is explored in detail on each page, so there's something new even for die-hard fans. All the technology behind the vehicles such as repulsorlift craft and hyperspeed is fully explored.(c) & TM 2017 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.

Nobody Likes a Goblin


Ben Hatke - 2016
    Every day, Goblin and Skeleton play with the treasure in their dungeon. But one day, a gang of "heroic" adventurers bursts in. These marauders trash the place, steal all the treasure, and make off with Skeleton—leaving Goblin all alone!It's up to Goblin to save the day. But first he's going to have to leave the dungeon and find out how the rest of the world feels about goblins.

Star Wars: Journal - The Fight for Justice


John Peel - 1998
    Now, Luke tells the inside story of his battle with the evil Empire!

Mog the Forgetful Cat


Judith Kerr - 1970
    Mog always seems to be in trouble because she is such a very forgetful cat. She forgets that she has a cat flap and she forgets when she has already eaten her supper. But one night, when an uninvited visitor turns up at the house, Mog's forgetfulness comes in very handy!