Describes the planets and their life forms which make up the Star Wars galaxy.

This book introduces the Republic and the Jedi, the peacekeepers of the Republic, and tells of the Clone Wars.

As the shadows of the Empire loom ever larger across the galaxy, so do deeply troubling rumors. The Rebellion has learned of a sinister Imperial plot to bring entire wolds to their knees. Deep in Empire-dominated space, a machine of unimaginable destructive power is nearing completion. A weapon too terrifying to contemplate... and a threat that may be too great to overcome. If the worlds at the Empire's mercy stand any chance, it lies with an unlikely...

After Obi-Wan is betrayed by Anakin, Obi-Wan raises Luke Skywalker on the remote planet of Tatooine. Later, Obi-Wan discovers that at least one Jedi has survived the destruction of the Jedi Order by the Empire. Obi-Wan must make a difficult choice between staying on Tatooine with Luke or going to the heart of the Empire to find the Jedi.

As Obi-Wan Kenobi flees from Boba Fett and tries to keep his most important secret safe from the Empire, he discovers that one of the last Jedi is hiding in the Caves of Ilum.

Anakin Skywalker travels throughout the galaxy trying to avoid Jabba the Hutt, but wonders if Jabba is as cruel as others say he is.

Chicken Little is the laughingstock of the town of Oakey Oaks, but when there is an alien invasion, he saves the world and becomes a hero.

Jedi Knight Aayla Secura, trapped behind enemy lines while on a mission to capture war profiteer Atuma Duum, receives unexpected help from the mysterious Shon-Ju, a former Padawan turned cult leader who may be friend or foe.

War breaks out across the stars as the Klingon and Romulan Empires fight for supremacy, with the Enterprise caught in the middle.