Download or read book Star Wars written by Bill Smith and published by Scholastic Incorporated. This book was released on 1996 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The New Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology Revised Edition Star Wars written by Haden Blackman and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2004-10-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Geonosian sonic blaster to the Wookiee bowcaster; from the Imperial energy grenade to the Yuuzhan Vong fire spitter; from dart shooters and laser cannons to Sun Crushers and World Devastators, find the facts about Star Wars firepower—and much more—in The New Essential Guide to Weapons & Technology. There’s more to the arms, artillery, and exotic equipment of the Star Wars galaxy than Jedi lightsabers and blasters. Species such as the tree-dwelling Wookiees, the amphibious Gungans, and the deadly Yuuzhan Vong have yielded a staggering array of unique weapons and devices. And as the Star Wars mythos continues to grow—in prequels and video games, on screen, in print, and beyond—these remarkable technical creations also multiply and evolve. The New Essential Guide to Weapons & Technology is the fully updated and greatly expanded reference resource that organizes and explains every key class, make, and model of Star Wars munitions—from the smallest personal sidearms to the most devastating interplanetary superweapons—along with a host of other high-tech paraphernalia. This exhaustive compendium includes: • New in this edition: A fascinating look at the historical significance of Star Wars weaponry and the major technological turning points—including the Clone Wars, the creation of the first Death Star, and the Yuuzhan Vong invasion • A roster of the major manufacturers who created the most powerful armaments for the Old and New Republics, the Empire, the Sith, the Rebel Alliance, andall of the exotic governments that populate the Star Wars galaxy • In-depth descriptions of more than 100 weapons and more than 100 additional devices used for defense, communication, survival, and security—including key technology featured in the films
Download or read book Star Wars written by W. Haden Blackman and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the all-new, full-color completely redesigned and revised edition of this top-selling "Star Wars" guide, with first-time entries for "The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones," and "The New Jedi Order."
Download or read book The Essential Guide to Warfare Star Wars written by Jason Fry and published by Random House Worlds. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO THE ULTIMATE INTERGALACTIC BATTLEFIELD Like many a great epic, Star Wars is rooted in a rich history of armed conflict. Now, for the first time, the facts, figures, and fascinating backstories of major clashes and combatants in the vast Star Wars universe have been documented in one fully illustrated volume. Extensively researched and inventively written, Star Wars: The Essential Guide to Warfare combines action-filled narrative with encyclopedic knowledge that: • explores notable military units and groups • traces the development of significant armaments and technologies • profiles key warship classes, ground units, and manufacturers • provides capsule biographies of great military leaders • presents eyewitness troopers’ accounts of combat • plus—enough additional profiles, intel, history, and lore to span the cosmos! Encompassing all of the Star Wars media, including the legendary films, the hit TV series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the bestselling books, comics, and videogames, and packed with original artwork, Star Wars: The Essential Guide to Warfare is a conquering achievement.
Download or read book Star Wars written by Andy Mangels and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 1995 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE EMPIRE! RESEARCH THE REBELS! *Features detailed profiles of all the most important characters in the Star Wars universe *Covers the movies, the books--classic and new--the comics, the TV specials, the games, and the rest of the expanding universe of Star Wars *Describes the history and personality of each character, with vital statistics, weapons of choice, and vehicles used *Includes photographs and original line drawings--with multiple illustrations of most characters for better visual reference *Brings you up-to-date on recent characters and events if you've been away from the Star Wars universe for a while. THE UNIVERSE OF STAR WARS IS EXPANDING FASTER THAN EVER BEFORE... WITH THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO CHARACTERS IN HAND, YOU'LL NEVER LOSE YOUR WAY.
Download or read book Star Wars The New Essential Guide to Droids written by Daniel Wallace and published by Random House Worlds. This book was released on 2013-07-09 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIFFERENT KIND OF HEAVY METAL SUPERSTAR Whether they’re doctors or diplomats, soldiers or secretaries, translators or nightclub waiters, the myriad mechanical marvels known as droids are an indispensable part of what keeps the Star Wars galaxy humming. The varieties and classes of droids are nearly as infinite as their designated specialties. In this updated and expanded nuts-to-bolts survey, each and every droid receives its due–from the simplest drones to the most sophisticated automatons, from heroic protocol model, C-3PO, and his multitasking sidekick, R2-D2, to the insidious Separatist leader General Grievous. Inside you’ll discover: • All the newest droids: from The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith to the Knights of the Old Republic video games and the Clone Wars animated TV series, plus the bestselling multinovel series Star Wars: The New Jedi Order–all catalogued here for the first time • Detailed histories and capabilities of nearly one hundred droids along with full-color computer-generated illustrations and schematics of their construction highlights • Special sections, including “A Layperson’s Guide to Droids,” “Major Manufacturers,” and “A Short History of Droids” • An easy reference at your fingertips–each entry is arranged by Droid Type, including medics and scientists, repair units, battle units, and cyborgs–plus special expanded entries for R-series astromechs, the 3PO protocol series, and battle droids For the definitive debriefing on droids, there’s only one official, authoritative, and absolutely essential technical guide!
Download or read book Star Wars written by Bill Smith and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed, illustrated. comprehensive guide to the major and minor characters of the Star wars universe.
Download or read book Star Wars written by Daniel Wallace and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated, illustrated history of the Star Wars universe--based on the Star Wars films and other authorized sources--provides a comprehensive overview of the saga, from the origins of the Jedi to the exploits of Leia and Han's children.
Download or read book Battle Surgeons Star Wars Legends Medstar Book I written by Michael Reaves and published by Random House Worlds. This book was released on 2005-12-06 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As Civil War between the Republic and the Separatists rages across the galaxy, nowhere is the fighting more fierce than on the swamp world of Drongar, where a beleaguered mobile hospital unit wages a never-ending war of its own . . . A surgeon who covers his despair with wise-cracks; another who faces death and misery head-on, venting his emotions through beautiful music . . . A nurse with her heart in her work and her eye on a doctor . . . A Jedi Padawan on a healing mission without her Master . . . These are the core members of a tiny med unit serving the jungle world of Drongar, where battle is waged over the control of a priceless native plant, and an endless line of medlifters brings in the wounded and dying—mostly clone troopers, but also soldiers of all species. While the healers work desperately to save lives, others plot secretly to profit from the war—either by dealing on the black market or by manipulating the events of the war itself. In the end, though, all will face individual tests, and only those of compassionate hearts and staunch spirits can hope to survive to fight another day. Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!
Download or read book Star Wars Lightsabers written by Pablo Hidalgo and published by becker&mayer! kids. This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not as clumsy as a blaster; an elegant weapon, for a more civilized age—lightsabers are the agents of the Force, the chosen weapon of both the Jedi and the Sith. This new and updated version of Star Wars Lightsabers: A Guide to Weapons of the Force explores these powerful weapons from tip to hilt, diving into the stories that surround them and showcasing some of the most fascinating examples. Study the galaxy’s most notable lightsabers and the masters who wielded them, from Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi, to Rey and Kylo Ren. Every featured lightsaber includes a close-up of its one-of-a-kind hilt, a photo of the Jedi or Sith master in action. Each page is filled with detailed statistics, fascinating insights, and little-known facts. Along with stories and details, this updated version of Star Wars Lightsabers features key foldout pages that let you get even closer and a pull-out poster featuring notable lightsaber hilts. From the most famous lightsabers to the most notable lightsabers duels in galactic history, this otherworldly volume captures it all.
Download or read book Inside the Star Wars Empire written by Bill Kimberlin and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-02-01 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bill Kimberlin may refer to himself as “one of those names on the endless list of credits at the close of blockbuster movies.” In reality though, he’s a true insider on some of the most celebrated and popular movies and franchises of the past century. Jurassic Park. Star Trek. Jumanji. Schindler’s List. Saving Private Ryan. Even Forrest Gump. And perhaps most notably, Star Wars. Inside the Star Wars Empire is the very funny and insightful tell-all about the two decades Kimberlin spent as a department director at LucasFilm Industrial Light and Magic (ILM), the special effects studio founded by the legendary filmmaker George Lucas.
Download or read book Star Wars written by Daniel Wallace and published by Lucas Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed look at one hundred of the most exotic locales in the Star Wars cosmos.
Download or read book Star Wars Technical Journal written by Shane Johnson and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing a guide to the Star Wars science-fiction universe, this book explores recent issues, news, films and television previews. It also includes articles on the special-effects secrets of Industrial Light & Magic, and interviews with actors, writers and directors. Eight-page pull-out sections reveal details of production artwork.
Download or read book Star Wars written by Vonda N. Mcintyre and published by Random House. This book was released on 1995-11 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the New Alliance firmly established, Princess Leia Organa has taken a strong leading role in government, but even now safety and security are not assured. As Luke Skywalker and Han Solo take advantage of the stability of the new order, Leia's and Han's children are kidnapped.
Download or read book Ultimate Star Wars written by Ryder Windham and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2015-04-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive and wonderfully-detailed encyclopedia explores the characters, creatures, locations, vehicles, technology, and more found throughout the entire Star Wars™ galaxy. Ultimate Star Wars is an in-depth visual guide that details storylines and players from the complete Star Wars galaxy, including Star Wars: The Clone Wars™ and Star Wars Rebels™. Paste Magazine says, "You'll want to own this masterpiece." It's packed full of information about key characters from Luke Skywalker to Darth Maul, popular vehicles such as the Millennium Falcon, and all the important events that make up the Star Wars universe. Ultimate Star Wars is the ideal go-to resource for fans who wish to brush up on their Star Wars knowledge, and for a new generation of children eager to start their journey into a galaxy far, far away.... © & TM 2016 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.
Download or read book Lego Star Wars Chronicles of the Force Library Edition written by Adam Bray and published by DK Children. This book was released on 2016-06 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This up-to-date companion to LEGO "Star Wars," contains detailed information about the latest sets and minifigures and is illustrated with extensive photography.
Download or read book Star Wars written by Bill Smith and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated guide of high-tech weapons and technology found in the Star Wars universe.
