Best Selling Books by Paul Dowswell

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

Published in association with the Imperial War Museum.

Recounts famous ghostly visitations and stories of haunted places.

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.

A gripping collection of true stories of exploration and danger over the icy wastelands of Antarctica. Contains true life stories from the fated expedition of Captain Scott to Ernest Shackleton''s epic trek across the snow to save his stranded crew.

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.

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.

Offering an approachable insight into key events of the past, this book contains true stories of courage, heroism and disaster from World War I.

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.

An accessible and thought-provoking introduction to the First World War and the Second World War, stunningly illustrated with dramatic contemporary photographs, paintings, posters and maps. This beautifully presented hardback book tells the story of both conflicts, from the trenches of the First World War to the battles and Blitz of World War Two. Please note this title is a combined volume containing Introduction to the First World War and Introduction to the Second World War.

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

"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.

Color pictures of animals and myriad facts about them.

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.

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.

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.

This story is designed to help beginner readers grasp the important link between sounds and the letters that represent them. Helps to build reading confidence Supports early learning skills Includes advice on how to teach your child

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

A set of five biographies, examining the lives of people who contributed to the history of the 20th century. Each book tells the life story of an individual and analyzes their aims and achievements. The books cover Paul McCartney, Oprah Winfrey, George Lucas, Rupert Murdoch and R.L. Stine.