The War of the Worlds
(eAudiobook)

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Published:
[United States] : L.A. Theatre Works, 2007.
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eAudiobook
Edition:
Unabridged.
Content Description:
1 online resource (1 audio file (1hr., 17 min.)) : digital.
Lexile measure:
1170L
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Description

Join actors from Star Trek and Star Trek: The Next Generation as they recreate this classic radio thriller. The breathless pace and convincing details make it clear why the 1938 broadcast of an "eyewitness report" of an invasion from Mars caused a nationwide panic. Originally directed by Orson Welles and performed by his Mercury Theatre of the Air, The War of the Worlds is an adaptation of H. G. Wells' novel of the same name.The War of the Worlds is truly the mother of all space invasions, offering a rare combination of chills, thrills and great literature. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring John de Lancie, Meagan Fay, Jerry Hardin, Gates McFadden, Leonard Nimoy, Daryl Schultz, Armin Shimerman, Brent Spiner, Tom Virtue and Wil Wheaton.The War of the Worlds is part of L.A. Theatre Works' Relativity Series featuring science-themed plays. Major funding for the Relativity Series is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to enhance public understanding of science and technology in the modern world.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781580816946, 1580816940
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 9.1, 11 Points
Lexile measure:
1170

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Read by Leonard Nimoy, Various Artists.
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Join actors from Star Trek and Star Trek: The Next Generation as they recreate this classic radio thriller. The breathless pace and convincing details make it clear why the 1938 broadcast of an "eyewitness report" of an invasion from Mars caused a nationwide panic. Originally directed by Orson Welles and performed by his Mercury Theatre of the Air, The War of the Worlds is an adaptation of H. G. Wells' novel of the same name.The War of the Worlds is truly the mother of all space invasions, offering a rare combination of chills, thrills and great literature. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring John de Lancie, Meagan Fay, Jerry Hardin, Gates McFadden, Leonard Nimoy, Daryl Schultz, Armin Shimerman, Brent Spiner, Tom Virtue and Wil Wheaton.The War of the Worlds is part of L.A. Theatre Works' Relativity Series featuring science-themed plays. Major funding for the Relativity Series is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to enhance public understanding of science and technology in the modern world.
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Wells, H. G., Nimoy, L., & Various Artists, ,. (2007). The War of the Worlds. Unabridged. [United States], L.A. Theatre Works.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Wells, H. G., Leonard, Nimoy and , Various Artists. 2007. The War of the Worlds. [United States], L.A. Theatre Works.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Wells, H. G., Leonard, Nimoy and , Various Artists, The War of the Worlds. [United States], L.A. Theatre Works, 2007.

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Wells, H. G.,, et al. The War of the Worlds. Unabridged. [United States], L.A. Theatre Works, 2007.

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