Author: Jules VernePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Submarines (Ships)
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea Retold For Kids (Beginner Reader Classics)
Author: Max JamesPublisher: KidLit-O Press
ISBN: 1629170038
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is one of the most thrilling books ever wrote…but it’s also difficult for some younger readers. This book takes the classic novels and retells it for modern readers as a beginning reader chapter book! The story tells of the adventures of Captain Nemo and his submarine Nautilus in a way that beginning readers can understand. KidLit-O’s newest series helps introduce younger readers to classic works of literature by retelling them as beginning reader chapter books.
Author: Ray BradburyThe Extraordinary Journeys
Author: Jules VernePublisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0192804650
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
"First Mate Shandon receives a mysterious letter asking him to construct a reinforced steamship in Liverpool. As he heads out for Melville Bay and the Arctic labyrinth, a crewman reveals himself to be John Hatteras, and his lifelong obsession, the Pole. Despite experiencing appalling cold and hunger, the captain treks across the frozen wastes in search of fuel. Abandoned by his crew, Hatteras remains without resources at the coldest spot on earth. How can he find food and explore the Polar Sea? And what will he find at the top of the world?"--Back cover.
Author: Jules VerneGreat Illustrated Classics
Author: Mark TwainPublisher: Classics
ISBN: 9781577655336
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Pearson Education Library Collection offers you over 1200 fiction, nonfiction, classic, adapted classic, illustrated classic, short stories, biographies, special anthologies, atlases, visual dictionaries, history trade, animal, sports titles and more
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas
Author: Jules VernePublisher: BookRix
ISBN: 3736811179
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 749
Book Description
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne. Illustrated with 116 color and black and white Illustrations by Alphonse de Neuville, Édouard Riou and engravings by Hildibrand. This is a classic science fiction novel by French writer Jules Verne published in 1870. It tells the story of Captain Nemo and his submarine Nautilus as seen from the perspective of Professor Pierre Aronnax. The title refers to the distance traveled while under the sea and not to a depth, as 20,000 leagues is over six times the diameter of Earth. As the story begins, a mysterious sea monster, theorized by some to be a giant narwhal, is sighted by ships of several nations; an ocean liner is also damaged by the creature. The United States government finally assembles an expedition in New York City to track down and destroy the menace. Professor Pierre Aronnax, a noted French marine biologist and narrator of the story. Canadian master harpoonist Ned Land and Aronnax's faithful assistant Conseil are also brought on board.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Author: Jules VernePublisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1497684234
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
The classic tale of the wonders and terrors lurking in the deep A monster has been wreaking havoc in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The US government has sent forth a team featuring Pierre Aronnax, a French marine biologist; Ned Land, a Canadian harpoonist; and Aronnax’s servant Conseil to take care of the problem. Their mission: Kill the beast. But what they find is the submarine Nautilus and its helmsman, the fearsome Captain Nemo. Onboard Nemo’s ship, Aronnax has a vision of ocean life that he never believed possible. In Nemo he sees a man who is entirely liberated yet completely shackled to his past—a scientist with the power to go anywhere in the world but held back by fierce anger. Written in 1870, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea was one of the earliest novels of science fiction literature and has remained a classic of the genre over a century later. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea
Author: Jules VernePublisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne: Embark on an extraordinary adventure beneath the waves with Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne. Join Captain Nemo and his crew aboard the enigmatic submarine Nautilus as they traverse the ocean depths, encountering breathtaking marine wonders and confronting the mysteries that lie beneath. Key Points: Takes readers on a thrilling underwater journey, combining science fiction, exploration, and suspense in a captivating narrative. Vividly describes the fascinating marine life and underwater landscapes, showcasing Verne's meticulous attention to detail and his imaginative vision of the ocean's hidden realms.Explores themes of exploration, human curiosity, and the delicate balance between humanity and nature, raising questions about mankind's impact on the natural world. Jules Verne: Jules Verne, a French writer, is considered one of the founding fathers of science fiction. Born in 1828, Verne's imaginative tales, such as Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Journey to the Center of the Earth, captivated readers with their visions of technological advancements and daring adventures. Verne's works, often grounded in scientific principles, pushed the boundaries of human exploration and inspired generations to dream of what lies beyond the known world. His storytelling prowess and visionary imagination have secured his place as a literary pioneer and a master of the genre.
Author: Jules Verne