James Buckley Jr , Gregory Copeland (Illustrator), Nancy Harrison (Illustrator)
Who Was Jules Verne?
- ISBN 13:
- 9780448488509
- author:
- James Buckley Jr , Gregory Copeland (Illustrator), Nancy Harrison (Illustrator)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Grosset & Dunlap
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 13.5 x 0.6 x 19.4 cm
- Genre:
- Children's Books, Hobbies & Interests, General Knowledge & Trivia, James Buckley Jr, Gregory Copeland, Nancy Harrison,Who Was Jules Verne?,Grosset & Dunlap,0448488507,Juvenile Nonfiction,Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography,Children: Grades 4-6,Autho
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Jules Verne was born in France in 1829 and had a lifelong passion for adventure. As a young boy, he was caught sneaking onto a ship bound for the Indies, but his dreams of travel were soon dashed by his father's disapproval. Instead, Verne turned to writing as a way to explore the world through his imagination. Verne became a popular writer in France, known for blending scientific discovery with literary storytelling in books like Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in 80 Days. He is often credited with helping to create the science fiction genre. This biography provides an engaging look at Verne's life and work, shedding light on his unique blend of imagination and scientific curiosity that made him a beloved author.
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