Most Popular Books by Paul Dowswell

When the truth about Sam Witchall''s false conviction is finally revealed, he can at last escape Australia and look toward home. On the journey back to England he faces pirates and a terrible storm before making the longed-for trip back up the river Thames. Finally reunited with his family in Norfolk, Sam realizes how much life at sea has become part of him. So when he hears that Napoleon plans to attack England, he is tempted to join the British navy once more, and finds himself midshipman on none other than the Victory, preparing for one of the most epic battles in history: Trafalgar. Loyal readers will not want to miss the stirring conclusion to this dramatic series.

Published in association with the Imperial War Museum.

A new edition of Usborne''s fantastic reference book on the two most important conflicts of the 20th Century; World Wars 1 and 2. Provides detailed accounts of the causes and effects of each war, as well as describing their main battles, innovations and leaders.

WHAT ARE REAL SPIES LIKE? SOME, LIKE BEAUTIFUL MATA HARI, ARE EVERY BIT AS GLAMOROUS AS FAMOUS FICTIONAL AGENTS SUCH AS JAMES BOND. BUT, AS YOU''LL SEE IN TRUE SPY STORIES, SPIES USUALLY LIVE SHADOWY DOUBLE LIVES, RISKING IMPRISONMENT, TORTURE AND EXECUTION FOR A CHANCE TO CHANGE HISTORY.

The history of dictatorship seems to prove the accuracy of the well- known saying: ''Power tends to corrupt - and absolute power corrupts absolutely.'' Many questions are answered in this fascinating account of perhaps the most controversial type of government the world has known. Ages 13+.

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.

Ten true stories of maritime adventure, disaster, and recovery. The sea has always been a place of mystery, discovery and fear. For thousands of years it has tested those people daring enough to sail out into its vastness. From shipwrecks to submarine attacks, these ten adventure stories explore the incredible allure of the world''s oceans.

Cuando sus padres mueren, Peter es enviado a un orfanato de Varsovia. Pero Peter es un Volksdeutscher: de sangre alemana. Gracias a sus cabellos rubios y sus ojos azules, es el perfecto prototipo de las Juventudes Hitlerianas. Su aspecto no pasa inadvertido, por lo que alguien importante querrá adoptarlo, y así es: lo adopta. El profesor Kaltenbach y su mujer están encantados de acoger a un ario tan estupendo en su hogar. Serán la envidia de los demás. Pero Peter no es exactamente el espécimen que creyeron. Empieza a formarse sus propias ideas: él no quiere ser un nazi, así que correrá un riesgo. El riesgo más peligroso que podía correr en el Berlín de 1943.

Eleven true-life stories of adventure and exploration on the world''s tallest mountain, including tales of tragedy, misfortune and reckless ambition. Gripping and engaging for readers who prefer real life to fiction.

"Is there really such a thing as a true ghost story? The strange tales in this book are all based on actual reports by people who believed they had been haunted by ghosts or poltergeists. You can make up your own mid after reading their stories ..."--Page [4] cover.

Paul Dowswell wordt internationaal geprezen om de manier waarop hij in staat is voor jongeren te schrijven over bekende historische gebeurtenissen vanuit een ongebruikelijk gezichtspunt. In Eleven, eleven kruipen we onder de huid van drie jongens die de laatste 24 uur van de Eerste Wereldoorlog meemaken: een Duitse en Engelse soldaat op het slagveld, een Amerikaanse vliegenier in de lucht. Het lot brengt hen samen; slechts twee van hen zullen overleven.

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

The welcome given to refugees from fascist Europe is part of our fond nostalgia for Britain''s role in the Second World War, nestling in our imagination next to images of evacuees clutching teddy bears, and milkmen picking their way through bomb rubble during the Blitz. But there is a darker side to this story. Then, as now, there was great suspicion, resentment and fear towards new arrivals, much of it kindled by the tabloid press. Then, as now, politicians dealt with a reluctance to accommodate refugees by hiding behind bureaucratic hurdles and obfuscation. Many of the 10,000 Kindertransport children who arrived here in the late 1930s have warm memories of the kindness they were shown, but half a million refugees were refused entry and most of them died as a result. And those who were accepted found their troubles far from over. While Britain fearfully awaited invasion in 1940, 30,000 Jews were interned as ''enemy aliens'' and some were sent off to the colonies on dangerous and sometimes fatal voyages. Nor were Jews the only refugees clamouring for the thin gruel of public sympathy. Those fleeing fascism and civil war elsewhere in Europe found that whether they were met with kindness or hostility depended on the locals'' political affiliations and newspapers of choice. Interweaving personal testimonies with historical sources, Paul Dowswell casts a fresh eye on the wartime era, painting a vivid picture of what life was really like for Britain''s refugees.

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.

Illustrated account of the major events associated with the Second World War.

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

A write-in book which will allow children to pen their very own adventure story. With lots of hints and tips on how to create characters, plan plots, write dialogue and stage all-important action scenes, this book will start budding writers off with simple exercises, and build them up until they are racing through their own short stories.

One of a series of titles aimed at Key Stage 3 readers and upwards that looks at different systems of government and discusses their origins, history and practical application in the modern world.

This book explores the science of genetics and examines our changing attitudes toward genetic engineering.

Alex woont in Oost-Berlijn. De Koude Oorlog is op haar hoogtepunt en Alex en z''n familie mogen de stad niet verlaten. Maar Alex is geen modelburger. En de Stasi houdt hem nauwlettend in de gaten.Alex krijgt te horen dat hij niet langer onderwijs mag volgen. Zijn vakantiebaantje wordt op mysterieuze wijze opgezegd, en bepaalde vrienden beginnen hem te ontwijken. Zijn ouders realiseren zich dat vluchten uit Oost-Duitsland misschien wel de enige mogelijkheid is. Maar de Muur passeren is bijna onmogelijk. En zelfs als het Alex en zijn familie lukt om te ontsnappen, is het dan mogelijk om uit de greep van de Stasi te blijven? Eén verkeerde actie, en het leven van Alex en zijn familie staat op het spel.

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.

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

"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.

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

Color pictures of animals and myriad facts about them.

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.

Color pictures of animals and myriad facts about them.

Quizzes and questions cleverly combined with a wealth of fascinating background information

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.

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

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

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.

What are real spies like? Some, like beautiful Mata Hari, are every bit as glamorous as famous fictional agents such as James Bond. But, as you''ll see, spies often live shadowy double lives, risking imprisonment, torture and execution for a chance to change history.

Thirteen-year-old Sam endures harsh conditions, battles, and a shipwreck after being pressed into service aboard the HMS Miranda during the Napoleonic Wars.

Alex Ostermann (ca. 16) woont in Oost-Berlijn. Het is 1972 en de Koude Oorlog is in volle gang. Alex weigert zich aan te passen aan het communisme, waardoor hij in grote problemen komt. Vanaf ca. 15 jaar.