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A Beginner's Guide To A Galaxy Far, Far Away Don't know your Wookiees from your Wampas? If the Star Wars saga has you stumped, we've got your back. Star Wars Made Easy gives you everything you need to get you around the galaxy. Star Wars is a global phenomenon and the Force has truly reawakened. So where to start if you have never actually gotten around to watching the movies? Or if you find yourself dating an avid Star Wars fan? Or your kids keep asking you tricky questions about the dark side? Don't worry! We have you covered. In a world where it seems everyone but you has seen Star Wars, it's tough not knowing your Lukes from your Leias. Star Wars Made Easy is aimed at Star Wars novices who want to get up to speed and make sense of the Star Wars references that permeate modern culture. Get to grips with the world's most popular movie saga with quick Q&As and at-a-glance illustrations. This book will answer questions about the movies, the Star Wars universe, and much more. You'll never confuse a Jedi and a Jawa again! & TM 2017 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.

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Author:   Christian Blauvelt
Publisher:   Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Imprint:   DK
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 24.20cm
Weight:   0.750kg
ISBN:  

9780241305751

ISBN 10:   0241305756
Pages:   200
Publication Date:   07 September 2017
Recommended Age:   From 12 to 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  Children/juvenile ,  General ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

1: Introduction 2: Star Wars The Basics 1: What is Star Wars? 2: Who created Star Wars? 3: Why is Star Wars so popular? 4: When and where is Star Wars Set? 5: So just how much Star Wars is there? 6: Who lives in the galaxy? 7: Good guys and bad guys 8: Skywalker family tree 9: How does everyone get around? 10: Vehicles of the galaxy 11: Who rules the galaxy? 12: What is the force? 13: The light side 14: The dark side 15: What is a jedi? 16: Walk the jedi path 17: What is a lightsaber? 18: Who are the Sith? 19: Do you know your troopers? 20: Which film should I watch first? 3: Episode IV 1: At a glance 2: A closer look 3: Why does Star Wars start with Episode IV? 4: Why is Obi-Wan Leia's only hope? 5: What is the Death Star? 6: Who shot first? 7: Who is Darth Vader? 8: Why does Obi-Wan sacrifice himself? 9: Battle of Yavin made simple 4: Episode V 1: At a glance 2: A closer look 3: Planet Hoth: rebel base 4: What does Luke's vision mean? 5: Who is Lando Calrissian? 6: Battle of Hoth made simple 7: Darth Vader's big reveal 5: Episode VI 1: At a glance 2: A closer look 3: The great Ewok debate 4: Is Luke a jedi now? 5: Who is Jabba the Hutt? 6: Battle of Endor made simple 7: There's another Death Star? 8: Could Leia be a jedi? 9: Why does Darth Vader turn good? 6: Episode I 1: At a glance 2: A closer look 3: The great Jar Jar Binks divide 4: What's with all the politics? 5: What's the deal with podracing? 5: Who is Padme? 6: Who is Darth Maul? 7: Battle of Naboo made simple 7: Episode II 1: At a glance 2: A closer look 3: Who are the Separatists? 4: Does the republic need an army? 5: Battle of Geonosis made simple 8: Episode III 1: At a glance 2: A closer look 3: Why does General Grievous cough? 4: Palpatine is the emperor 5: Why does Anakin join the dark side? 6: Why do the clones kill all the jedi? 7: Battle of Coruscant made simple 8: Star Wars on TV 9: Star Wars: The Clone Wars 10: Star Wars rebels 9: Episode VII 1: At a glance 2: A closer look 3: What actually is the First Order? 4: Who is Kylo Ren? 5: Who is Rey? 6: Also introducing in Episode VII... 7: Assault on Starkiller Base made simple 10: Rogue One 1: At a glance 2: A closer look 3: Why isn't this Episode VIII? 4: The rebels of Rogue One 5: Who is director Orson Krennic? 6: Battle of Scarif made simple 11: Episode VIII 1: What do I need to know? 2: What should I look out for? 12: Glossary 13: Star Wars quotes everyone should know 14: Pronunciation guide 15: Index

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