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Journey to the Center of the Earth (Enriched Classics)

by Jules Verne

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ISBN13: 9781416561460
ISBN10: 1416561463
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A classic of nineteenth-century French literature, this science fiction tale delves into the depths of the Earth, and by so doing, reveals the staggeringly long history of our planet.

THIS ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES:

A concise introduction that gives the reader important background information

A chronology of the author's life and work

A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context

An outline of key themes and plot points to guide the reader's own interpretations

Detailed explanatory notes

Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work

Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction

A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience

Synopsis:

What a stunning discovery: an old, coded note that actually contains directions for reaching the Earth's very core And once he finds it, renowned geologist Professor Liedenbrock can't resist setting out with his 16-year-old nephew to go where only one man has gone before. Jules Verne takes young readers on one of the most incredible journeys ever imagined, from Iceland's frozen tundra far down into fantastic underground prehistoric worlds and back up again through the fires of an erupting volcano.
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ISBN:
9781416561460
Author:
Verne, Jules
Publisher:
Pocket Books
Supplement:
Wilkinson, Heather
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
General Fiction
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Literature - Classics
Edition Description:
Pocket
Series:
Enriched Classics
Publication Date:
May 2008
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbound
Grade Level:
- Up
Language:
English
Pages:
330
Dimensions:
6.91x4.22x.93 in. .38 lbs.
Age Level:
10-UP
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