20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Description
This classic novel by Jules Verne, written in 1870, foretells with uncanny accuracy the inventions and advanced technology of the twentieth century and has become a literary stepping-stone for generations of science fiction writers. An American Frigate, tracking down a ship-sinking monster, faces not a living creature but an incredible invention-a fantastic submarine commanded by the mysterious Captain Nemo.
Recommended for grade 8. Bantam Classic Edition published in 1981. 6.90 x 4.25 inches. Soft cover. 437 pp.