<p><i>His Dark Materials</i> is one of the most popular, award-winning fantasies of all time, a bestselling trilogy hailed as "a modern classic" by <i>The New York Times.</i> <br /><br />Now, for the first time ever, Lois H. Gresh helps young readers examine Pullman&apos;s intricate universe with <i>Exploring His Dark Materials, </i>the ultimate companion guide. Gresh&apos;s fun, interactive book explores the complex science, religion, and fantastic elements of <i>His Dark Materials </i>in a way that&apos;s both informative and fun for younger readers. <i>Exploring His Dark Materials </i>is filled with sidebars, history, facts and an in-depth analysis of the books, answering questions like:<br />*What are daemons?<br />*Why is dust important to the series?<br />* Is Dark Material real and how does it relate to our universe?<br />* What are the origins of ghosts and shapeshifters?<br />*And much more!<br /><br /><i>Exploring His Dark Materials</i> is a thrilling and essential guide for young adults to help them explore this fantastic and challenging fantasy world.</p>