H. G. Wells, a revolutionary science fiction writer and the author of <i>The Time Machine, </i> dazzles in this sci-fi classic about Martians invading Earth. One of the first stories to imagine a war between humankind and extraterrestrials, <i>The War of the Worlds </i>is an adventure that has inspired artists and scientists since it was first published. <p/> The Classic Starts(R) 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.