Books with title Star Wars

Twinkling in the night sky, stars have inspired wonder and amazement in us since ancient times. They have guided our journeys and inspired our poetry and art, but until recently we have known very little about them. Now, through new instruments and technology, we are learning more about stars every day—from their dusty beginnings in nebulas to their spectacular ends as supernovas. Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon gives you a closer look at the stars. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.Seymour Simon knows how to explain science to kids and make it fun. He was a teacher for more than twenty years, has written more than 250 books, and has won multiple awards.This book includes an author's note, glossary, and index and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.

More than twenty-five years after the groundbreaking movie Star Wars: A New Hope first hit the silver screen, Star Wars remains one of the most beloved sagas ever told. Together, the three original Star Wars movies–A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi–told one epic: a heroic tale of innocence lost and wisdom gained, of downfall and redemption, of the never-ending fight between the forces of good and evil. Read the story of the movies–all three in one trade paperback volume–and rediscover the wonder of the legend that begins:A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away . . .Luke Skywalker lived and worked on his uncle’s farm on the remote planet of Tatooine, but he yearned to travel beyond the farthest reaches of the universe to distant, alien worlds. Then Luke intercepted a cryptic message from a beautiful, captive princess . . . and found himself catapulted into the adventure of a lifetime.Luke Skywalker, proud Princess Leia, and headstrong Han Solo . . . merciless Darth Vader, wise Obi-Wan Kenobi, loyal droids R2-D2 and C-3PO, and the inscrutable Yoda . . . Chewbacca the Wookiee, shifty Lando Calrissian, and the vile Jabba the Hutt . . . all the vivid characters from the Star Wars universe spring to life in these thrilling pages.The Star Wars Trilogy is a must-read for anyone who wants to relive the excitement, the magic, and the sheer entertainment of this legendary saga–now and forever.

Everyone's favorite scoundrel goes Solo! Han is given a top-secret undercover mission for the Rebellion: rescuing a group of informants and spies! His cover for the assignment? The biggest and most infamous starship race in the galaxy, the Dragon Void! A tournament he has dreamt of winning his entire life. With a chance for glory square in his sights, can Han keep his mind on the mission? Or is failing Leia worse than losing his chance? Place your bets for the ultimate space race! Our money's on Han and the Millennium Falcon - after all, it's the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs! Plus, a face from Han's past returns...right when he and Leia don't expect it! Who is Sana, and what's her relationship to Mr. Solo? COLLECTING: HAN SOLO 1-5, STAR WARS (2015) 8-12

It's five years after Return of the Jedi: the Rebel Alliance has destroyed the Death Star, defeated Darth Vader and the Emperor, and driven out the remnants of the old Imperial Starfleet to a distant corner of the galaxy. Princess Leia and Han Solo are married and expecting Jedi Twins. And Luke Skywalker has become the first in a long-awaited line of Jedi Knights. But thousand of light-years away, the last of the emperor's warlords has taken command of the shattered Imperial Fleet, readied it for war, and pointed it at the fragile heart of the new Republic. For this dark warrior has made two vital discoveries that could destroy everything the courageous men and women of the Rebel Alliance fought so hard to build. The explosive confrontation that results is a towering epic of action, invention, mystery, and spectacle on a galactic scale--in short, a story worthy of the name Star Wars.

Nancy Elizabeth Wallace continues to explore difficult topics while making them more accessible to young readers with her signature cut-paper illustrations and, in this book, photographs from NASA. Minna is a stargazer. She looks at the nighttime sky and wonders, What are stars? Minna's friends wonder about stars too. How far away are they? Are they really shaped like stars? Is the sun a star? At the Children's Museum, Minna and her friends visit STAR SPACE. The children learn . . . and wonder . . . learn . . . and wonder. Then they go outside and stargaze! Recipes for star-shaped food and an activity page are included.

Part craft book, part activity book, with over 40 projects to make in each book, the Mania series offers hours of creative fun for boys and girls of all ages!Want to make Wookiee finger puppets? How about lightsaber party favors? Star Wars Mania will show fans of all ages how to turn ordinary objects into incredible intergalactic creations. This amazing book is filled with craft projects, trivia, experiments, party ideas, and more. Packed with fascinating fun, Star Wars Mania is sure to make a Star Wars maniac out of you! Hours and hours of fun guaranteed!

Mysterious dragons. Hot demons. Fierce witches. Powerful shifters. Enigmatic elves. Secret councils. Forbidden alliances. The Dragon Reign Saga is just starting. THE PENULTIMATE BOOK IN THE DRAGON REIGN SERIES!Forrest has no interest in a relationship with anyone. In truth, was there really someone worthy of the dragon king? Dejected by Kate’s rejection, his only purpose in life is to help his friends save their lands from the evil that portends to consume them all. Enter Mori of the stars, luminescent with stars that drip from her hair and cascade to the ground. Mori, who is one of the six, fated and prophesied. Mori, who seems to get the most confusing responses from Forrest’s heart. Join Kate the Vindicar, Craig the demon king, Tristan the alpha of the wolf shifters, Sabella the seer and demi-god, and Forrest, king of the dragon shifters in their efforts to eradicate the evil darkness that threatens the realms. Beware: Cliffhangers, violence can be found in this serial series of swicked action-packed fantasy, hot dragons, and fierce witches.

Hours of entertainment for Star Wars fans of all ages! Follow the letters, numbers and symbols to reveal the Millennium Falcon, Chewbacca, Jabba's Palace and over 100 other favourite Star Wars ships, weapons, droids and locations. These complex illustrations will provide hours of entertainment to Star Wars fans of all ages. Find the number 1 and follow the path from point to point. Stormtroopers, leaders of the Resistance, vessels of the Empire, Gungans, Wookies and Jedi Masters will unfold before you. May the Force be with you! Look out for other Star Wars books: Star Wars: Where's the Wookiee Search and Find Book; Star Wars: Graphics Star Wars Starfighter Workshop; Star Wars: A New Hope Activity Book; Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Activity Book; Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Activity Book; Star Wars: Joke Book; Star Wars: Doodle Book; Star Wars: R2-D2's Droid Workshop: Make Your Own R2-D2.