Most Popular Books by Simon Beecroft

Using simple text and illustrations, explains what podraces are and describes the different types of pilots who race in the Star Wars film.

Jedi Knights versus Sith Lords, clone troopers versus battle droids--relive the biggest, baddest battles ever.

Looks at possible future methods for prolonging life, such as genetic engineering and the use of artificial body parts. Also discusses robots, artificial intelligence, cybernetics, cloning, and other technologies.

Text and photographs from the movies describe the Jedi characters in the Star Wars films.

Padmé Amidala, Queen of Naboo, explains her life and explains what happens when her planet is invaded by enemy soldiers.

"Updated and expanded [and featuring] the twelfth Doctor."

Get your child hooked on reading as they meet Star Wars'' Luke Skywalker and learn all about his amazing story. Designed to engage even the most reluctant reader, this action-packed Star Wars Reader is all about your child''s favourite hero, Luke Skywalker. Watch as your child meets Luke and joins him on his amazing adventures as he teams up with Obi-Wan Kenobi, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3P0 and R2-D2 and journeys to the Death Star to confront Darth Vader and rescue Princess Leia. Filled with amazing pictures from Star Wars, it''s an out-of-this-world read. And don''t forget, there''s a galaxy-full of DK Star Wars books to collect.

Join Ash on a journey through the Pokémon world, meeting new friends and Pokémon along the way! Travel the eight known regions of the Pokémon World like never: uncover hidden villages in Kanto region, surf the tropical Alola region’s waves, and explore castles in the historic Galar region. Discover the must see. Check out reviews and what to pack– and of course, meet the amazing variety of Pokémon that live there. With Ash as your guide, giving his top tips to see and do in each region, Ash’s Guide to the Pokémon Regions has everything you need to know to enjoy your Pokémon trip! ©2022 Pokémon. © 1995-2022 Nintendo / Creatures Inc. / GAME FREAK inc. TM, ®, and character names are trademarks of Nintendo.

An introduction to extreme sports discusses the history, training, and equipment necessary for each featured sport and includes six Action Man adventures that have the sports hero battling his evil adversary, Dr. X.

Take a walk through the Pixar Museum without leaving the sofa. Discover the story of how this animation studio changed the film industry in just a few years. This large-format book showcases rarely-seen artwork from the official Pixar Studios, including concept drawings from the early stages of popular films such as Toy Story, Monsters Inc, Finding Nemo, Up, Cars, Coco and The Incredibles. Chronicling the fascinating history of Pixar, this book is a must-have addition to the shelf of all animation fans.

Get little Star WarsTM fans reading with this new Pre-Level 1 DK Reader, Star Wars Even Droids Need Friends! In Star Wars Even Droids Need Friends, you''ll learn all about the greatest friendships across the galaxy, from R2-D2 and C-3PO on Tatooine to Han Solo and Chewbacca aboard the Millenium Falcon. Every one needs friends, even in outer space! Star Wars Even Droids Need Friends is a Pre-Level 1 reader from DK. These books are great for children beginning to learn how to read, featuring picture word strips, a picture glossary, and a simple index. The winning combination of popular cult subject Star Wars and an engaging story packed full of exciting images is perfect for getting children hooked on reading.

Want to know more about the fast and furious Podracers? Then jump aboard and discover all about them in this action-packed reader. Filled with pictures of all your favourite races, like Anakin against Sebulba, it''s an out-of-this world read. And don''t forget, there''s a galaxy-full of DK Star Warsbooks to collect.

Introduce your child to a love of reading with Star Wars Clone Wars Watch Out for Jabba the Hutt!, a Level 1 DK Reader, now in ebook format. Discover the world around you with this bright and colourful DK Reader - a highly pictorial story, with lively illustrations and engaging stories to encourage reading. Level 1 have simple sentences, limited vocabulary, word repetition, picture dictionary boxes and large type - ideal for children just beginning to learn, and with early or reluctant readers. Star Wars Clone Wars Watch Out for Jabba the Hutt! is perfect to read aloud together, and you''ll both love the playful images.

Learn about your favourite galactic race with Star Wars Podracers Go!, a Level 1 DK Reader, now in ebook format. Help your child develop their reading skills, while the explore the world of the fast and furious podracers from Star Wars. Filled with pictures of all your favourite races, like Anakin against Sebulba, it''s an out-of-this world read with simple sentence structure, limited vocabulary and large type - ideal for children who are just starting out, or early or reluctant readers. Star Wars Podracers Go! is perfect to read together and you''ll both love the exciting images.

Hondo and his gang of space pirates get more than they bargained for when they capture Count Dooku''s spaceship.

"Travel the eight known regions of the Pokémon World like never: uncover hidden villages in Kanto region, surf the tropical Alola region''s waves, and explore castles in the historic Galar region. Discover the must see. Check out reviews and what to pack--and of course, meet the amazing variety of Pokémon that live there. With Ash as your guide, giving his top tips to see and do in each region, Ash''s Guide to the Pokémon Regions has everything you need to know to enjoy your Pokémon trip!"--

Cette nouvelle encyclopédie, mise à jour et augmentée révèle tous les secrets de l''univers LEGO Star WarsTM : Vaisseaux, véhicules, créatures, droïdes, armes et figurines. Une chronologie illustrée de LEGO Star Wars, des premiers modèles aux boîtes les plus récentes. La conception et la création des pièces. Les jeux vidéo et les dessins animés. L''évolution des modèles. Une galerie complète des minifigurines. Les 1001 détails du Faucon Millenium, du village Ewok, de l''Étoile Noire... Tous les modèles rares ou exclusifs. Tous les minisets, microfighters, planètes... Une toute nouvelle figurine de Luke Skywalker est disponible en exclusivité avec ce livre !

Ce guide illustré grand format offre au lecteur une visite époustouflante des mondes et des décors de la galaxie Star Wars, avec plus de 50 vues en coupe incroyablement détaillées et des cartes en 3D. Depuis La Menace fantôme jusqu''au Retour du Jedi, il révèle les coulisses et les lieux de la saga de George Lucas, des immenses gratte-ciel de Coruscant aux arbres-villages des Ewoks, ou encore à la technologie terrifiante de l''Etoile Noire. Les illustrations y sont spectaculaires ! Elles présentent planètes, palais, bases, temples, plans de batailles... des 6 épisodes, pour la première fois réunis dans un livre. Photos et plans inédits, maquettes originales et croquis de pré-production issus des archives Lucasfilm du Ranch Skywalker en Californie, rendent le voyage captivant, que le lecteur découvre la magie de l''univers Star Wars ou la retrouve.

Le sites les plus spectaculaires de L''Attaque des Clones. Tous les paysages, les édifices et les décors du film ; Des photographies et des coupes époustouflantes... et quatre pages étourdissantes sur la poursuite aérienne dans Coruscant !