Here are the new books that Star Wars readers can look forward to this week.
Star Wars: Battles for the Galaxy
Learn about the biggest and most important battles in galactic history. Join the generals, soldiers, Jedi, and Rebels on their missions, and discover the traps, betrayals, and triumphs. This hardcover visual guide brings the Star Wars galaxy to life for a new generation of fans. Lively text and bold, kid-friendly design provide a new approach to the much-loved characters and themes of the live-action Star Wars movies. Written by Daniel Wallace, Battles for the Galaxy is for younglings aged 7 and up, and is due out on April 18th.
Boba Fett: Jedi Hunter and Don't Wake the Zillo Beast
DK Readers combine fantastic illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in a multi-level reading program guaranteed to capture a child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge. Boba Fett: Jedi Hunter, written by Clare Hibbert, is a Level 2 book suited for children who are beginning to read alone, with longer sentences, increased vocabulary, information boxes full of fun facts and a simple index. Don't Wake the Zillo Beast is a Level 1 book, perfect for students learning to read, with high-frequency words, picture word strips, a picture glossary and a simple index. They are both due out on April 18th.
Dark Horse Comics' legendary, premiere anthology is back, and it features an introductory story leading into the much awaited Crimson Empire III! The 80-page spectacular also features all-new stories by Neal Adams, Howard Chaykin, and Richard Corben; a new Concrete story by Paul Chadwick, and an exclusive sneak peek of Frank Miller's highly-anticipated prequel to 300, Xerxes! The celebration continues with a brand-new, all-color Finder story by Carla Speed McNeil, a prose piece from science fiction legend Harlan Ellison, the return of Michael T. Gilbert's Mr. Monster, and much, much more! On sale April 20th from Dark Horse Comics
