Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Jules Verne's classic science fiction fantasy carries its hero--Professor Aronnax of the Museum of Paris--on a thrilling and dangerous journey far below the waves to see what creatures live in the ocean's depths. In the process, Verne imagined a vessel that had not yet been invented: the submarine.
Synopsis
Explore the mysterious underwater world in this illustrated chapter-book retelling of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, part of the bestselling Classic Starts(R) series that has sold more than 8 million copies Professor Aronnax embarks on an underwater exploration, only to be captured by Captain Nemo, the head of a submarine with a mysterious backstory. As they travel through underwater forests filled with enormous sea creatures, Professor Aronnax can't help but wonder: will he ever safely return to land?
This retelling is the perfect way to introduce young readers to what is arguably Jules Verne's most popular sci-fi novel. The book also includes discussion questions.