Most Popular Books by Paul Dowswell

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.

Recounts famous ghostly visitations and stories of haunted places.

Winston Churchill's political career spanned over 50 years, during which time he was alternately at the centre of power and out of favour. He is most remembered for his inspirational leadership in World War II and his rousing speeches urging Britain to fight on. This book reveals the influences that shaped his life and career and looks at his strengths and weaknesses.

Contains thirty-three true stories of survival, heroes, and spies from throughout history.

A gripping collection of stories of courage and heroism. From a brave housewife's brave defiance of the Gestapo in Nazi Germany, to a doctor's risking her life to treat patients in a battle zone, this book contains inspiring tales of extraordinary courage from everyday people. Illustrations: Full colour throughout

A look at key inventions that have shaped the way we live. It investigates inventions in the area of entertainment, and follows the development and progression of items within this area. It also discusses life before the inventions, their impact, key players, and their mistakes and successes. There are biography boxes of key people, bad inventions boxes for particularly disastrous inventions that didn't work, key date charts and how it works diagrams.

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Explores the ways in which humans, both past and present, decorate their bodies. Examines religious, social and cultural reasons. Explores use of body art in extinct and surviving cultures and civilizations.

Presents information about ancient Greek civilization and history by using a mock tabloid newspaper format.

A collection of thrilling adventure stories, based on actual life events, this book is ideal for reluctant readers.

Biography of Paul McCartney, former Beatle and prolific songwriter, now also patron of the arts and British knight.

From firefighters battling with a nuclear reactor to a helicopter rescue team on board a fast-sinking ship, this is a collection of stories about men and women whose extraordinary courage has captured the imagination of millions.

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

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.

Through detailed case studies, this series presents the theory and practical application of crime solving through the use of forensics. The history of forensics is examined, from its earliest beginnings with the discovery of fingerprint analysis to the development of DNA testing. Each title includes up to 10 real-life case studies showing how forensic techniques have helped to solve murders, thefts, fakes, hoaxes, and more. Features include eyewitness testimony and descriptions of techniques used in case studies, including step-by-step analysis and gritty, real-life images.

Written in a journalistic, true-to-life style and filled with colorful illustrations