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The Iron Monster

Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea by Jules Verne · Episode 2 of 12

Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea was first published in 1869–1870 as a serialised scientific romance, imagining undersea exploration decades before submarines became practical. This reader reflects the era of the original; a few period maritime terms have been modernised. Verne combined cutting-edge science with adventure, creating Captain Nemo and the Nautilus—one of literature's most enduring mysteries. This episode reveals the shocking truth: the 'sea monster' is an iron submarine, and Aronnax, Ned, and Conseil are about to become its prisoners. The tension between wonder and captivity will drive every episode that follows.

Band

Green · Independent readers, earlyTypical starting range: ages 9–11

Length

long · about 880 words in 6 sections · 3 pictures

Source

Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea, Jules Verne

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (10 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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