Books like Tunnel Through Time by Lester del Rey
In a tale of science fiction, science, and adventure, two teenagers, Bob and Pete, are thrust back in time to the Ice Age to rescue Pete's father from a trip gone awry in Bob's father's faulty time machine. With the palaeological theories of the 1960s as their guide, they navigate through icy terrains and dangerous creatures, facing both scientific challenges and moral dilemmas. The story explores the themes of survival, the consequences of our actions, and the importance of knowledge.
First publish date: 1960
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lester del Rey
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