The Time Machine
A Dalmatian Press Children's Classic. Series
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What’s inside...
After years of experimentation, a Victorian inventor constructs a machine to travel through time. He demonstrates a miniature working model to his friends and then shows them the actual Time Machine, but they do not believe him. One day he climbs upon the machine and vanishes into Time, equipped only with his wits and unprepared for the Future that awaits him. The Time Traveler recounts his experiences with a time machine, while those around him eagerly wait to find out what the future is really like. Wells's classic tale tells the story of the unnamed time traveller, who travels thousands of years into the future, where he encounters the strange, child-like people, the Eloi, and the terrifying underground race, the Morlocks. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a biography of H. G. Wells, theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom or at home to further engage the reader in the story. The Classics Illustrated comic book series began in 1941 and has since included over 200 classic tales released around the world. This new Vintage Replica hardback edition is part of a continuing effort to make Classics Illustrated available to all, be they young readers just beginning their journeys into the great world of classic literature, or collectors who have fond memories of this much loved comic book series.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
10-13
Length
52 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think traveling to different times would change the way you see the world today?
If you had a time machine, which era would you visit and why?
What are some of the responsibilities you think come with having the ability to travel through time?
How do you think the characters felt during their adventures? Can you relate to any of their emotions?
What lessons do you think we can learn from exploring the past or the future?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the story by asking them what time period they would like to visit and why.
Discuss the moral and ethical implications of time travel presented in the book to deepen their understanding of the story's themes.
Use examples from the book to talk about the importance of learning from history and how it shapes our future.
Connect the story's events with real-life history or potential future scenarios to make the discussion more relevant and engaging.
Ask your child to draw or write about a scene they would add to the story, involving a different time period, to foster creativity and a deeper connection with the book’s themes.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding consequences
Explanation: In 'The Time Machine', the protagonist explores different time periods, each with unique outcomes based on choices made in the past. This underscores the cause-and-effect nature of decisions.
Real-World Application: Children can learn that their choices have consequences, encouraging them to think about potential outcomes before making decisions.
Example Lesson: Empathy towards others
Explanation: The story illustrates how the protagonist encounters and interacts with various groups in different timelines, learning about their lives and struggles.
Real-World Application: This can teach children to consider perspectives and feelings of people from different backgrounds, fostering empathy and understanding.
Example Lesson: Importance of curiosity and learning
Explanation: The main character’s journey through time is driven by a desire to learn and discover. This highlights the importance of curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to ask questions, explore new ideas, and maintain a lifelong eagerness to learn.
Example Lesson: Responsibility towards the environment
Explanation: In visiting various futures, the protagonist sees the varying states of the world, some flourishing and others in decay, demonstrating how today's actions impact the environment.
Real-World Application: Children can understand the need for sustainable practices and caring for the planet to ensure a healthy environment for future generations.
Example Lesson: Resilience in adversity
Explanation: The protagonist faces numerous challenges and unfriendly environments in different eras but continues to strive and adapt.
Real-World Application: This can instill a sense of resilience in children, teaching them to stay strong and adapt during tough situations.