Classic Starts¿: The War of the Worlds

<B>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!</B><BR/><BR/> H. G. Wells, a revolutionary science fiction writer and the author of <I>The Time Machine,</I> dazzles in this sci-fi classic about Martians invading Earth. One of the first stories to imagine a war between humankind and extraterrestrials, <I>The War of the Worlds </I>is an adventure that has inspired artists and scientists since it was first published.<BR/><BR/> 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.