Classic Starts®: The War of the Worlds

by H. G. Wells, Chris Sasaki (Abridged by), Karl James Mountford (Illustrator)

Overview

An abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling of the sci-fi classic—part of the bestselling Classic Starts® 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® 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781454950981
Publisher:	Union Square Kids
Publication date:	09/10/2024
Series:	Classic Starts®
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	754,085
Product dimensions:	5.38(w) x 7.50(h) x (d)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

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.

Date of Birth:

September 21, 1866

Date of Death:

August 13, 1946

Place of Birth:

Bromley, Kent, England

Place of Death:

London, England

Education:

Normal School of Science, London, England