Star Wars Character Encyclopedia Updated And Expanded Edition

Name: Star Wars Character Encyclopedia Updated And Expanded Edition
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241531624
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By Pablo Hidalgo and Dan Zehr and Amy Richau and Simon Beecroft and Elizabeth Dowsett

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Star Wars Character Encyclopedia Updated And Expanded Edition is a comprehensive guide that offers young readers insights into the beloved characters from the Star Wars universe. It details their backgrounds, roles, and significance within the epic saga, incorporating updates and expansions from the latest films and series. With vivid illustrations and fascinating facts, it's the perfect companion for both new fans and seasoned enthusiasts of all ages.
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Description

Star Wars Character Encyclopedia Updated and Expanded Edition is the latest edition of the best-selling Star Wars character encyclopaedia, fully updated to include Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and Star Wars: The Mandalorian.

This definitive guide covers more than 275 heroes, villains, aliens, and droids of the Star Wars galaxy.

The newest edition of this beloved title has been comprehensively updated to include new characters from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and both seasons of Star Wars: The Mandalorian.

Want to learn more about the Knights of Ren? Curious as to where Padmé Amidala is from? Wonder how tall Grogu is?

To learn the answers to these questions and more, look no further than Star Wars Character Encyclopedia Updated and Expanded Edition. Written by Star Wars experts, the book is full of fun facts and intriguing information that's guaranteed to enthrall fans of all ages.

With plenty of lesser-known details, even die-hard fans will learn new facts about iconic characters.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241531624

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 1061g

Pages: 288

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Amy Richau Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dan Zehr Elizabeth Dowsett Pablo Hidalgo Penguin Books Simon Beecroft Star Wars Young Adult

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