Paul Dowswell is a British author recognized for his contributions to nonfiction and young adult literature. His extensive body of work delves into a diverse range of subjects, offering readers engaging narratives and insightful perspectives. Dowswell's prolific career highlights his significant presence in the literary landscape.
This title provides a far-reaching account of the story of the Second World War, showing how the war affected nations and people all over the world. Colour photographs and maps give an atmospheric period feel.
This comprehensive reference is designed for readers aged 8 and up, featuring a wealth of information presented in an accessible format. The updated edition includes a fresh cover design while maintaining its educational value. Ideal for young learners, it serves as a valuable resource for enhancing knowledge across various subjects.
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
Illustrated account of the major events associated with the Second World War.
Learn more about familiar animals, as well as discovering some fascinating new ones.
Provides information on astronomy for young readers, including telescopes, space travel, and the solar system
Eight true stories of daring breakouts from infamous institutions such as Alcatraz and Devilâe(tm)s Island, detailing the risks the prisoners faced in attempting to make their escapes, including savage dogs, armed guards and shark-infested waters. Gripping and engaging for readers who prefer real life to fiction. This is a new edition of ISBN 9780746088357 and is part of the Usborne True Stories series, which also includes True Stories from the first and second World Wars, True Stories of Heroes, True Stories of Pirates, and lots more.
Offering an approachable insight into key events, this book contains true stories of courage, heroism and disaster from the First World War.
Thrilling historical adventure set during the English peasants' revolt of 1381, by Paul Dowswell, the author of Ausländer, and Wolf Children. It's 1381 and the king, Richard II, has imposed a new tax on the people. In the village of Aylesford, Tilda and her ploughman father were already struggling to make ends meet. As serfs they have no rights to move freely or earn wages for their work. Tilda is desperate for a better life than the village can offer, so when the villagers begin to rebel she is swept up in the excitement. Tilda and her father travel to London with the others to petition the king, but the peaceful rebellion they hoped for soon ignites into violence, mayhem and treachery. Tilda's fight for a better life is only just beginning... This page-turning adventure sheds new light on a period of history which is covered in the KS3 curriculum, and will have readers gripped from start to finish.
A chilling and thought-provoking thriller about a Polish orphan's subversion of Nazi ideals
