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 ofThe 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 Worldsis 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.