Star Wars The Phantom Menace Vol. 2


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Podracing is the most exciting sport in the entire galaxy. Screaming along at 600 mph, dodging cliffs and rocks, risking your life for the thrill of speed But something has been missing from the whole experience up until now—SPEEDLINES! Be here for the most exciting retelling of the movie of the century for Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace—MANGA! The only Phantom Menace adaptation to give you all the speedlines you can handle!




Star Wars Legends Epic Collection


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Collecting Star Wars (1998) #0-3; Star Wars: Darth Maul (2000) #1-4; Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace #1/2, 1-4; Star Wars: Episode I - Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amidala, Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi and material from Star Wars (1998) #4-6; Star Wars Tales #3, 5, 7, 14, 20. An Empire on the rise - a Rebellion on the horizon! The conflict that will grip the galaxy for generations begins here, with an adaptation of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace and tales starring its major players! Anakin Skywalker is a young boy with a dark destiny! Jedi Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi has much to learn from his master, Qui-Gon Jinn! Teenage Queen Amidala faces exile! And Sith Lord Darth Maul must strike down the biggest obstacle in his Master's way! Plus: Mace Windu, Yoda, Jar Jar Binks and more!




Star Wars: the High Republic Vol. 2


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"A new era of Star Wars storytelling begins! Journey back to the High Republic -- the golden age of the Jedi! Centuries before the Empire and the Skywalker saga, the Jedi are at their height, protecting the galaxy as Republic pioneers push out into new territories. But as the frontier prepares for the dedication of the majestic Starlight Beacon, Padawan Keeve Trennis faces the ultimate choice -- will she complete her Jedi trials, or rescue the innocent from disaster? And can she trust her closest ally? Enter a rich and vast world of new Jedi! New worlds! New ships! And new evils to fight -- including the terrifying Nihil!" --




Star Wars Episode I Great Big Flap Book


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Lightsabers flash, starfighters explode, strange creature lurk in the shadows. Lift the flaps in this sturdy, oversized board book to reveal the most exciting details and fun facts about the characters, creatures, vehicles, and ships of STAR WARS Episode I. Also, follow the simple instructions in this book to make your own Naboo starfighter! Illustrated by the acclaimed fantasy and Star Wars artists Greg and Tim Hildebrandt.




Star Wars, Mythmaking


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From set designs to character development, the most complete, official tour behind-the-scenes at "Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones."




Star Wars Legends: Rise of the Sith Omnibus


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The road to Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace! Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn has a close encounter with the Dark Side while trying prevent a civil war! And can Qui-Gon and his Padawan apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi deal with an out-of-control cloud cruiser -- and the lawless world of Ord Mantell? As Mace Windu's Jedi Knights face the deadly threat of the Yinchorri, Darth Maul strikes from the shadows -- cutting down all obstacles in his mysterious master's way! And meet teenage Queen Padmé Amidala, and young Anakin Skywalker -- a boy with a dark destiny! COLLECTING: Star Wars: Jedi -- The Dark Side (2011) 1-5; Star Wars: Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan -- The Aurorient Express (2002) 1-2; Star Wars: Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan -- Last Stand on Ord Mantell (2000) 1-3; Star Wars: Jedi Council -- Acts of War (2000) 1-4; Star Wars (1998) 0-6; Star Wars: Darth Maul (2000) 1-4; Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace (1999) 1/2, 1-4; Star Wars: Episode I (1999) -- Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amidala, Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) 1, 3, 5, 7, 9-10, 13-14, 20, 24




The Best of Star Wars Insider Volume 2


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Inside the greatest movie saga of them all. From interviews with the cast and crew to expert analysis of the characters from leading Star Wars writers, this book showcases the Star Wars phenomenon in exhaustive detail. This essential collection features the exclusive true story of George Lucas¡¯ struggle to bring Star Wars to the big screen, and how his love of fast-moving vehicles shaped the saga. A must have for Star Wars fans, this retrospective also includes the cast and crew of Star Wars: The Clone Wars on Attack of the Clones, Mark Hamill on life at a Star Wars convention, and what it was really like to work with Jabba the Hutt.




Episode I


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A graphic novel chronicles the early life of Anakin Skywalker.




Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World, Volume 2


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The Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Popular Music Volume 1 provides an overview of media, industry, and technology and its relationship to popular music. In 500 entries by 130 contributors from around the world, the volume explores the topic in two parts: Part I: Social and Cultural Dimensions, covers the social phenomena of relevance to the practice of popular music and Part II: The Industry, covers all aspects of the popular music industry, such as copyright, instrumental manufacture, management and marketing, record corporations, studios, companies, and labels. Entries include bibliographies, discographies and filmographies, and an extensive index is provided.




Get Those Guys Reading!


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Want to identify fiction books that boys in grades three through nine will find irresistible? This guide reveals dozens of worthwhile recommendations in categories ranging from adventure stories and sports novels to horror, humorous, and science fiction books. In Get Those Guys Reading!: Fiction and Series Books that Boys Will Love, authors Kathleen A. Baxter and Marcia A. Kochel provide compelling and current reading suggestions for younger boys—information that educators, librarians, and parents alike are desperate for. Comprising titles that are almost all well-reviewed in at least one major professional journal, or that are such big hits with kids that they've received the "stamp of approval" from the most important reviewers, this book will be invaluable to anyone whose goal is to help boys develop a healthy enthusiasm for reading. It includes chapters on adventure books; animal stories; graphic novels; historical fiction; humorous books; mystery, horror, and suspense titles; science fiction and fantasy; and sports novels. Within each chapter, the selections are further divided into books for younger readers (grades 3–6) and titles for older boys in grades 5–8. Elementary and middle school librarians and teachers, public librarians, Title One teachers, and parents of boys in grades 3–9 will all benefit greatly from having this book at hand.