Best Selling Books by Paul Dowswell

"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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

The First World War destroyed 21 million lives. It conjures up images of barbed wire, muddy trenches, blasted tree trunks and shell-pocked battlefields. This book asks what caused it, what it was like to fight, and why it is still remembered with horror a hundred years after it began.

Learn more about familiar animals, as well as discovering some fascinating new ones.

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

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

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

Examines the moral arguments for and against genetic engineering.

Collection of real life tales of adventure, packed with accounts of hazardous and extraordinary exploits.

Explains how some of today''s medical tools were invented, discussing who performed the first vaccinations, why animals were used in early blood transfusions, how electron microscopes work, and other related topics.

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

A collection of thrilling adventure stories of the First World War. Ideal for reluctant readers, as well as adults.

Provides information on astronomy for young readers, including telescopes, space travel, and the solar system.

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.