Journey to the Center of the Earth
by Jules Verne · Grade 6-8 · Ages Ages 10-14
Professor Lidenbrock finds a strange old message that seems to point to a secret path deep inside the Earth. He, his nephew Axel, and their guide Hans set off on a daring underground adventure to see what wonders may be hidden below.
Key vocabulary
Geology is the study of rocks, minerals, and how the Earth is made.
A volcano is a mountain or opening in the Earth where hot melted rock can come out.
A crater is a big bowl-shaped hole, often made by a volcano or something hitting the ground.
A manuscript is an old written paper or book, often made before printing was common.
A cipher is a secret code that hides the real message.
An expedition is a planned journey to explore or discover something.
A mineral is a natural solid found in the Earth, like quartz or salt.
Subterranean means something is underground or below the surface of the Earth.