New Releases by Paul Dowswell

Examines key events of the 20th century, with each title outlining the lead-up and aftermath, exploring the issues at stake, and introducing leaders and key figures.

Detailed maps, primary sources, and stunning photographs bring alive pivotal days that literally changed the course of history. Readers learn about the detailed background and the consequences of these earthshaking events. Intriguing first-person accounts and fascinating details included in each book help readers understand these important events in contemporary history.

This high-drama account of the Russian Revolution starts by looking at events leading up to 25 October 1917 - when the old order in Russia was replaced by a new Communist one. It then focuses in on the actual day, dramatically telling the story of the revolution in a minute-by-minute account. The book finishes by looking at how the Bolsheviks, once in power, gained control of this vast sprawling country, before looking at the revolution''s impact on the rest of the world. Moment-in-time boxes, describing eye-witness accounts, give a sense of drama and immediacy to the book.

Significant historical events sometimes take place over long periods of time; sometimes they can occur in a single day. This high-drama book looks at how, in 24 hours, the explosion in a nuclear power plant in the former Soviet Union would have an impact on subsequent world history.

"All the dinosaurs you''ve ever heard of-and many more that you haven''t-are lurking inside the beautifully illustrated pages of this book. Come and explore the colorful world of dinosaurs, from the most enormous to the tiniest, from the fiercest meat-eating monster to the gentlest plant eater. Find our what they looked like, where they lived, what they ate, and much,much more"--Page 4 of cover.

Photographs and text provide information about a wide variety of animals, including mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, fish, and sea creatures.

Color pictures of animals and myriad facts about them.

This volume is part of a series which examines key events of the 20th century. Each title outlines the lead-up to the event and the aftermath, explores the issues at stake and introduces leaders and key figures. Each book contains: fact boxes and source material; timeline and maps; and details of useful web sites.

From shark attacks and blazing airships to exploding spacecraft and sinking submarines, these are real stories of people who have stared death in the face and lived to tell the tale.

Examines the changes in weapons and tactics that impacted the way war was waged during World War I.

Examining key events of the 20th century, each title in this series outlines the lead-up and aftermath, explores the issues, and introduces leaders and key figures. Titles of useful websites and further reading recommendations are given.

Stories which tell of the extraordinay tales of men who risked their lives for their freedom.

Examines how many of our common everyday products, from the lock to the self-stick note, went from the drawing borad to our homes.

A collection of true adventure stories and retellings of remarkable journeys, all based around the Poles. The volume seeks to encourage even the most reluctant reader to pick up a book.

Simple text, amazing photographs and detailed illustrations introduce young readers to the wonders of the Universe.

Color pictures of animals and myriad facts about them.

Sorcerers and spirits have always played a part in the world of human imagination, and this book reveals the facts behind the fantasy.

About one in ten people claim to have seen a ghost, this title documents 12 separate, spine-chilling accounts. From moonlit spirits in an English vicarage to the Bell Witch phantom of Tennessee, USA, the events are described as they were reported at the time.

Este libro ilustrado para niños y jóvenes provee información sobre muchos aspectos del estudio del espacio exterior incluyendo telescopios, viajes espaciales, astronautas, satélites artificiales, estrellas, planetas, y otras maravillas del universo.

Examines the history of conflict in Vietnam, traces the involvement of the United States from the early 1960s through 1975, and discusses the consequences of the war on both the U.S. and Vietnam.

Children will love discovering the spellbinding world of witches and wizards contained in this volume, from soothsayers and alchemists to shamans and witch doctors, a whole host of world cultures feature in this new addition to a fun and inspirational series.

Examines the moral arguments for and against genetic engineering.

A humorous tabloid-style summary of the news from Ancient Rome.

This tabloid-style work contains illustrations and photographs, that aims to present a wealth of accurate historical material in a manner that appeals to the younger reader.

A humorous tabloid-style summary of the news from Ancient Rome.

An information packed book written in the format of a newspaper, reporting on daily events in period language.

A humorous tabloid-style summary of the news from Ancient Egypt.

Tales of real survival -- Tales of real escape --Tales of real heroism.

Recounts the spirit, integrity and resolve of men and women whose extraordinary courage has captured the imagination of millions. From spies to test pilots, doctors to explorers.

True stories about prisoners--spies and slaves, soldiers and civilians, politicians and criminals--held against their will by guards, locks and chains, barbed wire or sheer stone walls...prisoners who tried to escape.