Author: Paul Dowswell

Anyone can be a hero - from a housewife turned spy, to a six-year-old schoolgirl defying racism. Read the inspiring stories of people whose incredi...

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 imagina...

Alex lives in East Berlin. The cold war is raging and he and his family are forbidden to leave. But the longer he stays the more danger he is in. ...

An accessible and thought-provoking introduction to the First World War and the Second World War, stunningly illustrated with dramatic contemporary...

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 ...

When Peter's parents are killed, he is sent to an orphanage in Warsaw. Then German soldiers take him away to be measured and assessed. They decide ...

A write-in activity book to help children plan, plot and write their own adventure stories. Each colourful page is full of inspiring ideas for writ...

Discover amazing true survival stories of people stranded alone in the wildest places on Earth, and learn simple and useful survival techniques in ...

Brothers Eddie and Charlie find a photo of the great-great-uncles they were named after and discover an amazing story of WWI, at the Front and back...

This title recounts some of the most famous tales of intrigue, heroism and adventure of the First and Second World Wars, providing young readers wi...

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...

ONE IN FIVE NEVER RETURNED. Every boy dreams of flying, but in war that dream can turn into a nightmare. Harry Friedman is the gunner of the Macey...

A fresh and lively look at Ancient Greek history written in the style of a tabloid newspaper. Learn about famous Greeks - including philosophers, i...

A bright, lively introduction to space with simple text, amazing photographs and detailed illustrations. Provides simple explanations to questions ...

A fascinating account of the most destructive conflict the world has ever known, published in association with the Imperial War Museums. Looks at t...

Soak up the shocks, horrors and sensations of the greatest empire of the Ancient World. It''s all in The Roman Record - a fresh and lively look at ...