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Star Wars Encyclopedia of Starfighters and Other Vehicles

by Landry Q. Walker

Book Details

Publisher:National Geographic Books
Published:2018-04-03
Pages:205
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1465466657

Reading Info

Age Range:3-7

About This Book

Learn all about over 200 of your favorite Star Wars vehicles, from the A-wing to the Y-wing. Want to know how Han Solo acquired the Millennium Falcon? Don't know your X-wing from your Y-wing? Not sure what type of craft Boba Fett's ship is? Look no further than the Star Wars Encyclopedia of Starfighters and Other Vehicles. From the swamps of Kashyyyk to the deserts of Jakku, from inner-city Coruscant to the vastness of hyperspace, Star Wars Encyclopedia of Starfighters and Other Vehicles will sh

Our Review

This comprehensive guide to Star Wars vehicles introduces young fans to over 200 iconic ships, from the nimble A-wing to the sturdy Y-wing, answering the very questions budding enthusiasts love to ask. The book organizes this galaxy of information with clear layouts that make vehicle identification and comparison accessible for early readers. It connects these technical details directly to beloved characters and memorable movie moments, such as revealing how Han Solo acquired the Millennium Falcon. Young minds will delight in exploring diverse locations, from the swamps of Kashyyyk to the deserts of Jakku, all through the lens of the ships that travel them.

What sets this reference book apart is its ability to transform a simple catalog into a narrative journey through the Star Wars universe, making it a standout among children's science and reference books. It perfectly serves newly independent readers who are developing a deep interest in the franchise's lore and mechanics, encouraging visual literacy and building vocabulary with specific vehicle names and parts. The vivid illustrations and direct links to film scenes will keep a child engaged through repeated readings. For any young fan fascinated by spacecraft and speeders, this encyclopedia provides a deeply satisfying and confidence-building reading experience.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction