“Mythical Beasts: 100 Fun Facts About Real Animals and the Myths They Inspire” by Stephanie Warren Drimmer, photos various credits, is a fascinating and fun book.

One interesting deviation from the filmed version is that Luke's surly attackers, Dr. Evazan and Ponda Baba, are joined by a third rodent-like creature who is killed by Obi-Wan's lightsaber. The ...

Fortunately, the books reviewed today offer fast facts in a fun way. Look for yourself, then get reading with the child in your life. Both of you are bound to learn quite a lot along the way.