Most Popular Books by Ryder Windham

You are an Imperial soldier. A revolt has begun on Boonda the Hutt''s moon. The leader of the revolution is the devious droid Wuntoo Forcee Forwun. His army is made up of hundreds of droids ... and they are all prepared to kill on sight. Your mission: to stop the battle droids before they take on the empire.

"When Robby and Mo show the youngest Terrans that a little sibling rivalry can be fun, they call on Wheeljack the scientist to design a Terran Triathlon! The three challenges highlight intelligence, athleticism, and creativity. May the best bot win!"--

"A big auto race is happening nearby, and G.H.O.S.T. has a top-secret mission for Optimus Prime and Megatron: make sure there are no rogue Transformers robots competing in their alt modes. At first, Optimus Prime and Megatron figure this will be an easy mission... until they arrive and discover Bumblebee, the Terrans, Robby, and Mo all at the racetrack. If G.H.O.S.T. finds out about Bumblebee and the Terrans, everyone''s cover will be blown! Can Optimus Prime and Megatron work together to save the day and keep everyone''s secret safe?"--

Devour the original Star Wars saga with this eBook collection of Episode IV A New Hope, Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, and Episode VI Return of the Jedi. Become entranced with the basic struggle of good vs. evil as you travel to a galaxy far, far away.

While on a diplomatic mission for Chancellor Palpatine, Jedi Padawan Nuru Kungurama and his clone escorts from the Breakout Squad encounter the infamous Black Hole Pirates.

The Imperial Star Destroyer Liquidator is quickly approaching the Rebel base on Yavin Four. It is part of an Imperial plan to control hyperspace - and crush the Rebellion. To prevent the Empire from carrying out this evil deed, the Rebels must locate the Imperial forces without being discovered. Your mission" to stop the Liquidator ... and get out of Yavin Four alive!

Hidden away at birth, he would believe himself an orphan. Watched over by a mysterious hermit, he would discover incredible abilities. And by finding hope where others found only evil, he would restore balance to the galaxy. This is the legendary story of Luke Skywalker, from his childhood on Tatooine to his fierce battle with his toughest enemy -- himself.

The Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Movie Scrapbook is the ultimate insider''s guide to "The Phantom Menace. Packed with over 100 full-color photos, and including 16 collectible Episode I Data Cards as an added bonus, the Episode I Movie Scrapbook offers fans of all ages the facts behind the new characters, planets, weapons, aliens, ships, vehicles, and droids featured in the film. Discover fascinating details (like where the major scenes were filmed), meet the stellar cast (including Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, and Jake Lloyd), and even take a quick peek at George Lucas''s work behind the scenes of this unforgettable epic adventure.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... A young Jedi is discovered. A rebellion grows. A deadly weapon unleashes its power. A master confronts his old apprentice. The journey begins a new chapter.

Foreword by John Boyega Just in time for the next blockbuster, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, this unique and beautifully designed compendium with removable features traces one of the franchise’s most iconic characters—the stormtrooper—from initial development through all nine Star Wars movies to their many iterations in TV, comics, videogames, novels, and pop-culture. Star Wars: A New Hope, the very first installment in the beloved science-fiction series, introduced the Imperial stormtroopers—the army of the fearsome and tyrannical Galactic Empire. Charged with establishing Imperial authority and suppressing resistance, these terrifying, faceless, well-disciplined soldiers in white have become a universal symbol of oppression. Star Wars Stormtroopers explores these striking warriors and their evolution in depth for the first time. Ryder Windham and Adam Bray trace the roots of their creation and design, and explore how these elite troops from a galaxy far, far away have been depicted in movies, cartoons, comics, novels, and merchandizing. Filled with photographs, illustrations, story boards, and other artwork, this lavish officially licensed book comes complete with removable features, including posters, stickers, replica memorabilia and more, making it an essential keepsake for every Star Wars fan, as well as military, design, and film aficionados.

Transformers: EarthSpark is a kids animated series from Nickelodeon and Hasbro introducing the first Transformers bots to be born on Earth, streaming on Paramount+! The beloved characters from the show have all-new adventures in this bind-up of four action-packed illustrated chapter books with foil on the cover! Optimus Prime and Megatron’s mission at a big auto race takes a turn when they must protect Bumblebee and the Terrans from discovery. The Terrans attempt to bake something sweet for the Maltos, and also compete against each other in a Terran Triathlon! When Robby and Mo have to stay home from a mission, an unexpected challenge emerges. Can teamwork save the day? This fast-paced, page-turning bind-up includes: Optimus Prime and Megatron’s Racetrack Recon! The Terrans Cook Up Some Mischief! May The Best Bot Win! No Malto Left Behind! TRANSFORMERS © 2024 Hasbro. Transformers: EarthSpark TV series © 2024 Hasbro/Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved.

A guidebook to the characters, cultures, clothing, weapons, and more used in the entire Star Wars saga.

Count Dooku has discovered a conspiracy that he wants stopped. He knows just the bounty hunter to stop it. Jango Fett. May the Force be with you.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... An Empire grows stronger. A rebellion is threatened. A young apprentice learns from a wise master. An identity is revealed. The journey takes a dark turn.

Overlooked as a Padawan, he was to become one of the most revered Masters on all. This is the legendary story of Obi-Wan Kenobi, from his first meeting with Anakin Skywalker to his final meeting with Darth Vader.

Collects Star Wars 3-D #1u00963; Star Wars: Devilworlds #1u00962; Star Wars: Death Masque; Star Wars Weekly #60, #94u009699, and #104u0096115; Star Wars from Pizzazz #10u009616; The Rebel Thief, X-Wing Marks the Spot, Imperial Spy, and The Gambler''s Quest from Star Wars Kids #1u009615; Star Wars: The Mixed-Up Droid; Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Galoob minicomic; Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Ertl minicomic. In this collection are rare stories from UK publications, toy pack-ins, Star Wars Kids magazine, and even issues that were originally published in 3-D! A treasure trove of unexpected gems for the casual Star Wars fan - and a completist''s dream - this volume contains work from some of comics'' most famous writers and artists, including Alan Moore, Chris Claremont, Archie Goodwin, Walt Simonson, and Alan Davis, plus stories featuring the greatest heroes and villains of Star Wars! Stories you never knew existed - that you can''t live without!

Darth Vader vs. Luke Skywalker. Father vs. son. An amazing all-new novelization that will tie in with the blockbuster classic Star Wars DVD release. Darth Vader vs. Luke Skywalker. Father vs. son. An amazing all-new novelization that will tie in with the blockbuster classic Star Wars DVD release.

Collects Star Wars: Vader''s Quest (1999) #1-4, Star Wars: River of Chaos (1995) #1-4, Star Wars: Splinter of the Mind''s Eye (1995) #1-4, Star Wars: Shadow Stalker (1997) #1, Star Wars: Tales from Mos Eisley (1996) #1. Following the destruction of the first Death Star, Luke Skywalker is the new, unexpected hero of the Rebellion. But the galaxy hasn''t been saved yet - Luke and Princess Leia are finding there are many more battles to be fought against Darth Vader and the Empire! Read the early tales of the Rebellion. First, we have Shadow Stalker, Tales from Mos Eisley, and River of Chaos. Then, Splinter of the Mind''s Eye, a story created by George Lucas and Alan Dean Foster before there were plans for any films past Star Wars: A New Hope. And last is Vader''s Quest, in which Vader learns the secret kept from him by Yoda and Obi-Wan: that he has a son!

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Star Wars DK Readers help kids learn to read while enjoying the stories and characters from the Star Wars universe. In I Want to Be a Jedi, find out what it takes to join the ranks of the Jedi - learn where the Jedi Academy is located, what the Jedi Code is, and how the Jedi fight with lightsabers. Level 3 Star Wars DK Readers are for children able to read on their own. Focusing on developing the child''s own desire to read, the text is faster and the stories exciting and captivating. The Star Wars stories feature more text and more complex sentence structure, with information boxes to help develop the reader''s general knowledge. The choice of subject widens to match the broadening of children''s experiences and interests. Packed with full-color photographs and engaging, age-appropriate stories, Star Wars DK Reader ebooks introduce young children to a life-long love of reading. These amazing stories of the Star Wars universe are guaranteed to capture children''s interest while developing their reading skills. Star Wars DK Readers are also perfect for reading together! © 2013 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM

In this follow-up novel to Switching Gears, 12-year-old Kevin Bowman is now working with the Autobots to fight the evil Decepticons and search for his missing brother. Kevin is starting to lose hope until he gets help from the most unexpected person-his nemesis, Douglas. Douglas informs the team of a secret cave of ancient Cybertronian weapons located at Battle Mountain, Nevada. Kevin and Gears believe the cave might have clues to the disappearance of Kevin''s brother and other missing soldiers. Will the team find what they are looking for or has Douglas set a trap for them at Battle Mountain?

Indiana Jones is in a jail in Ecuador. Colonel Musgrove of the U.S. Army has an official release for him, in exchange for solving the mystery of the fabled Hall of Records.

The only comprehensive overview chronicling the history of the Force and its wielders through the ages, from the founding tenets of Jedi and Sith teachings to the events and legendary figures that have shaped the struggle between the light and dark sides, including Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Count Dooku, and Emperor Palpatine.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... A rebellion makes its most desperate move. A galaxy hangs in the balance. A new Jedi rises. A circle is completed. The journey ends.

A princess has been taken hostage by a squadron of deadly droids. The Jedi must find her ... before it''s too late. May the Force be with you.

Published in the UK as Imperial Death Star DS-1 Orbital Battle Station Owner''s Technical Manual by J. H. Haynes & Co Ltd., Somerset, UK.--P. [2] of cover.

"Welcome to Witwicky, the new home of the Malto family. The Malto siblings, Robbie and Mo, are less than thrilled to have uprooted their lives until they start to uncover the secrets just below the surface of this town in the middle of nowhere, including the first Transformers robots ever born on Earth! Robbie and Mo introduce readers to their world filled with Autobots, Decepticons, and the never-before-seen Terran Transformers--and their work with a secret government agency called GHOST to try and save the world!"--Back cover.

Collects Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace #0.5, Star Wars: Episode I: Anakin Skywalker #1, Star Wars: Episode I: Queen Amidala #1, Star Wars: Episode I: Qui-Gon Jinn #1, Star Wars: Episode I: Obi-Wan Kenobi #1, Star Wars: Republic (1998) #7-18, Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasons #1-4. It is the beginning of the end of the Galactic Republic. The Jedi just don''t know it yet...Across the galaxy, tensions rise and wars threaten as the unseen Sith set in motion their plans for conquest. From the seats of power on Coruscant to the desert wastes of far-off Tatooine, from the podracing tracks of Malastare to the winter forests of Galidraan, the Jedi are drawn into conflict after conflict - each one thinning their numbers and draining their strength.These are the battle which lead up to the Clone Wars. On one side the heroics of Mace Windu, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker and other greats of the Jedi Order, and on the other the villainy of Count Dooku and the bounty hunters turned Jedi killers Aurra Sing and the notorious Jango Fett.

Based on all six of the Star Wars movies, tells the story of Anakin Skywalker from his birth in slavery to his death as the powerful Darth Vader.

"The planet Vactooine is in grave danger--a squadron of ruthless battle droids is about to attack. The droids are part of a sinister conspiracy to control the galaxy..."

"You are a bounty hunter. You are engaged in a fight to the death against a lethal squadron of battle droids. The droids'' leader, Wuntoo Forcee Forwun, will stop at nothing in his quest to rule the galaxy. But you must be careful -- the droids are not your only enemies ..."

The definitive history of "Star Wars" chronicling four decades of the world of "Star Wars"; decade by decade, year-by-year, month-by-month. Everything is covered, from the influences and creation of all six "Star Wars" movies, to the toys, books and video games that have shaped the "Star Wars" dynasty. The month-by-month format is brought to life by images from the movies, TV series, comic books and more.