Classic Starts (R): The War of the Worlds
Published on 19. September 2024
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-1-4549-5098-1 (ISBN)
Description
An abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling of the sci-fi classic-part of the bestselling Classic Starts (R) series that has sold more than 8 million copies!
H. G. Wells, a revolutionary science fiction writer and the author of The Time Machine, dazzles in this sci-fi classic about Martians invading Earth. One of the first stories to imagine a war between humankind and extraterrestrials, The War of the Worlds is an adventure that has inspired artists and scientists since it was first published.
The Classic Starts (R) series has sold more than 8 million copies since it launched in 2004. These abridged, kid-friendly editions are the perfect way to introduce beloved stories to the next generation. Each book includes discussion questions by early childhood educator Arthur Pober, EdD.
H. G. Wells, a revolutionary science fiction writer and the author of The Time Machine, dazzles in this sci-fi classic about Martians invading Earth. One of the first stories to imagine a war between humankind and extraterrestrials, The War of the Worlds is an adventure that has inspired artists and scientists since it was first published.
The Classic Starts (R) series has sold more than 8 million copies since it launched in 2004. These abridged, kid-friendly editions are the perfect way to introduce beloved stories to the next generation. Each book includes discussion questions by early childhood educator Arthur Pober, EdD.
More details
Series
Edition
Reissue
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Union Square & Co.
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Second Grade to Fourth Grade, Interest Age: From 7 to 9 years
Illustrations
10 b-w illus.
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
280 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4549-5098-1 (9781454950981)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
H. G. Wells
Classic Starts (R): The War of the Worlds
Book
02/2007
Sterling Juvenile
€27.42
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Persons
H. G. Wells (1866-1946) was born Herbert George Wells in Kent, England. He published his first novel, The Time Machine, in 1895. Through books like The Invisible Man and The War of the Worlds, he explored a wide range of social, philosophical, and political ideas and helped create the genre of science fiction.