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The Amazing Book of Star Wars
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The Amazing Book of Star Wars is the perfect introduction to Star Wars for young fans. Children new to Star Wars will love discovering more about the galaxy far, far away in this early years reference book with cool fold-out papers.
Large pictures and short, simple sentences bring Star Wars to life for children aged 5 and beyond. Favourite Star Wars characters and fascinating vehicles are explored in a fun way, including Yoda, Luke Skywalker, the clone troopers, the Millennium Falcon, Darth Vader, R2-D2, and Wookiees.
The Amazing Book of Star Wars also comes with a giant pullout life-size poster of BB-8.
© ™ 2016 LUCASFILM LTD.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241263211
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 03 October 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: DK Children
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 236.0mm
Height: 278.0mm
Weight: 848g
Pages: 48
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