May the 4th, otherwise known as Star Wars day, has become an unofficial 'holiday' that has gained popularity in recent years. While the holiday has no official start date, it is thought that the phrase "May the 4th be with you" was first used in 1978. For more on the history of this day, check out this post on the Star Wars website. For now, here is a list of some of our Star Wars books for you to check out. This is by no means a complete list of the books that we have on Star Wars. My search had 80 pages of results so definitely check out our catalogue for more choices. As always, click on the book titles to place the books on hold or see your local branch for more information. And, May the 4th be with you!
Junior Easy
Rebels assist Princess Leia in breaking free from an evil empire which is controlling the galaxy.
Young Adult Fiction
The reign of the Galactic Empire has reached the Outer Rim planet of Jelucan, where aristocratic Thane Kyrell and rural villager Ciena Ree bond over their love of flying. Enrolling at the Imperial Academy together to become fighter pilots for the glorious Empire is nothing less than a dream come true for the both of them. But Thane sours on the dream when he sees firsthand the horrific tactics the Empire uses to maintain its ironclad rule. Bitter and disillusioned, Thane joins the fledgling Rebellion--putting Ciena in an unbearable position to choose between her loyalty to the Empire and her love for the man she's known since childhood. Now on opposite sides of the war, will these friends turned foes find a way to be together, or will duty tear them--and the galaxy--apart?
Junior Non-Fiction
In each of the eight full-spread scenes based on the Star Wars film, The Force Awakens, children look for six to eight findems. The last spread of the book contains bonus findems for each scene.
Graphic Novel
A platoon of Clone Troopers get in trouble while on a covert mission to bring an end to the war and are left with no choice but to see things through--but they do not realize the dangers a victory would mean for the Republic.
Read-Along
Rey travels across the galaxy to the distant planet Ahch-To in search of the missing Jedi, Luke Skywalker.
Rebels assist Princess Leia in breaking free from an evil empire which is controlling the galaxy.
Adult Fiction
Following the events of Star Wars: A New Hope, Luke Skywalker is learning about the Force from his late mentor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, while Han Solo struggles with the decision to join the Rebel Alliance, Leia helps run the rebellion while dealing with her feelings for Han, and Mara Jade is doing the Emperor's dirty work while trying to avoid Darth Vader.
Young Adult Fiction
A retelling of Star wars in the style of Shakespeare, in which a wise Jedi knight, an evil Sith lord, a beautiful captive princess, and a young hero coming of age reflect the valor and villainy of the Bard's greatest plays.
No one's ever really gone. Rey's journey continues, and the Skywalker saga concludes.
Adult Fiction
For a thousand generations, the Jedi Knights brought peace and order to the Galactic Republic, aided by their connection to the mystical energy field known as the Force. But they were betrayed—and the entire galaxy has paid the price. It is the Age of the Empire.
Now Emperor Palpatine, once Chancellor of the Republic and secretly a Sith follower of the dark side of the Force, has brought his own peace and order to the galaxy. Peace through brutal repression, and order through increasing control of his subjects’ lives.
But even as the Emperor tightens his iron grip, others have begun to question his means and motives. And still others, whose lives were destroyed by Palpatine’s machinations, lay scattered about the galaxy like unexploded bombs, waiting to go off. . . .
A richly illustrated study of the conflict between the Jedi and Sith and their relationship with the Force discusses Jedi and Sith history, major battles between the two, Force-sensitive abilities and powers, Jedi and Sith teachings, weaponry, and other topics.
Junior Fiction
Now that Anakin Skywalker is a full-fledged Jedi Knight, his days of being a Padawan learner are behind him. But the Jedi Council has assigned him a Padawan of his own. Her name is Ahsoka, and this young girl just might be more than the Jedi can handle.
Graphic Novel
Luke Skywalker and the ragtag rebels opposing the Galactic Empire are fresh off their biggest victory so far--the destruction of the massive Death Star. But the Empire's not toppled yet! Join Luke, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO, R2-D2 and the rest of the Rebel Alliance as they fight for freedom against Darth Vader and his evil master, the Emperor! But when a Rebel assault goes wrong, Han and Leia must think fast to make their escape--while Luke comes face-to-face with Darth Vader! In the explosive aftermath, a humbled Luke returns to Tatooine to learn more about his mentor, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Meanwhile, Leia and Han undertake a vital--and dangerous--secret mission. But can they succeed without Luke?
Young Adult Non-Fiction
More than 140 full-color photographs and illustrations, based on an exhibition at the Museum of Science, Boston, capture the interface between movie magic and real-life science, exploring the ways in which scientists are transforming Star Wars fictions and special effects into reality, from plans for commercial space flight to robots and mag-lev trains.
Blast off into hyperspace with an all-new collection of twelve action-packed retellings that span the entire Star Wars saga--including two tales from Star Wars: The Last Jedi! Each of these exciting stories can be read in just five minutes--perfect for galactic adventures at lightspeed!
Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know is crammed with weird and wonderful Star Wars trivia, strange-but-true facts and fascinating "Did you know?" Q&As via a highly engaging infographic design. Find out who cleans the floors of the Death Stars and what takes 1,000 years to digest its victims! From movie-making trivia to quirky facts you never knew, this guide will excite new and old fans alike of Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars: The Clone Wars and the Star Wars movies I-VI.
Junior Fiction
Luke Skywalker returns for an all-new adventure in this thrilling upper middle grade novel. Set between Star Wars: A New Hope and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, the story finds Luke Skywalker, C-3PO, and R2-D2 stranded on a mysterious planet, and explores a dangerous duel between Luke and a strange new villain.
Junior Non Fiction
With 20 amazing projects, Star Wars™ Maker Lab teaches your budding Padawan how to become a Master of science, in both the real world and the Star Wars galaxy. Using clear step-by-step instructions, the book guides home scientists and makers through each exciting experiment-from making Jabba's gooey slime or a hovering landspeeder, to an Ewok catapult and a glowing Gungan Globe of Peace. Each experiment has fact-filled panels to explain the real-world science as well as the Star Wars science fiction from the movies.
Adult Fiction
Thirty years after defeating the Empire, the Alliance faces a new threat from Kylo Ren and his army of stormtroopers.
After three years of fighting in the Clone Wars, Anakin Skywalker concludes his journey towards the Dark Side of the Force, putting his friendship with Obi Wan Kenobi and his marriage at risk.
Adult Non-Fiction
Tracing the model history of the Corellian Engineering Corporation's YT series of spaceships and the development of the YT-1300 model line before focusing on the Millennium Falcon, this thorough technical guide covers every aspect of the legendary spaceship.
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