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Star Wars Absolutely Everything You Need to Know Updated and Expanded

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Star Wars Absolutely Everything You Need to Know Updated and Expanded is an engaging guide that dives into the vast Star Wars universe. Tailored for young readers, it presents a treasure trove of facts, character profiles, and interesting tidbits about various films, series, and developments within the Star Wars saga. With colourful illustrations and fun trivia, it's the ideal companion for fans eager to explore every corner of this iconic galaxy.
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If you are a young Star Wars fan or know someone who is, this book offers an engaging journey through the galaxy far, far away. With fascinating trivia, fun facts, and delightful illustrations, it’s perfect for diving into the epic lore and discovering everything you need to know about the Star Wars universe.

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The updated edition of this bestseller with fascinating facts and fun trivia from everyone's favourite galaxy far, far away!

Star Wars Absolutely Everything You Need to Know is now updated and expanded with brand-new weird and wonderful Star Wars trivia, strange-but-true facts and fascinating "Did you know?" Q&As. Find out who cleans the floors of the Death Star and what takes 1,000 years to digest its victims!

From movie-making trivia to quirky data you never knew, this book will excite new and old fans alike of the latest Star Wars movies, Star Wars Rebels, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

For ages 8+

Previous edition: 9780241183700

& TM 2017 LUCASFILM LTD.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241232392

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 232.0mm

Height: 282.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Adam Bray is the author of DK's Star Wars Rebels: The Visual Guide and Epic Battles, and a co-author for Ultimate Star Wars, Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, and LEGO Star Wars: Chronicles of the Force. Adam is a contributor to the official blog at StarWars.com, and a guest commentator on many Star Wars fan podcasts. Prior to his travels in a galaxy far, far away, Adam contributed to around 40 travel guides for Southeast Asia. Follow Adam's adventures on Twitter @AuthorAdamBray.

Cole Horton is an author, historian and games industry professional. He is the author and co-author of many Star Wars books, including Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know and LEGO Star Wars: Chronicles of the Force. Cole graduated with a degree in History from Indiana University and has contributed as a historian to StarWars.com, Marvel AR and Marvel.com. By day, he works on Star Wars games at EA and lives in San Francisco, California with his wife. Find him on Twitter @ColeHorton.

Kerrie Dougherty is an independent Australian space historian, researcher and writer. Formerly Curator of Space Technology at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, she also lectures in Space Humanities for the International Space University and is a Member of the International Academy of Astronautics. A Star Wars fan since 1977, Kerrie has also contributed to DK's Star Wars: Complete Locations and Star Wars: Complete Cross-sections.

Michael Kogge is a screenwriter and author residing in Los Angeles. He's written for the Star Wars universe for more than two decades, and his recent titles include the new Star Wars Rebels junior novelizations. Empire of the Wolf, his original graphic novel about werewolves in ancient Rome, was published recently by Alterna Comics. Michael's online home is michaelkogge.com.

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