Classic Starts®: The War of the Worlds

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.