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Author: Henry Brook
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Published: 2013-09-01
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 1409569039
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom Al Capone to Ned Kelly, you'll find some of history's most dangerous criminals lurking in these eleven thrilling stories. Explore the shadowy underworld of bank robbers, Mafia bosses, prison break-outs and more.
Author: Henry Brook
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Published: 2013-09-01
Total Pages: 133
ISBN-13: 1409521338
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Wild West was a lawless wilderness until settlers from America's crowded cities came looking for gold, land and a better way of life. But it was a long struggle to tame this hard country. Here are ten real-life stories from the Old West about the cowboys, outlaws and lawmen who lived and died by the speed of their wits.
Author: Paul Dowswell
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Published: 2014-01-01
Total Pages: 340
ISBN-13: 1409580733
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA collection of moving stories from the First and Second World War published in association with the Imperial War Museum. These twenty-two stories recount some of the most heroic, devastating and pivotal moments of the World Wars providing young readers with an insight into the human stories behind the conflicts. "A truly moving collection of tales. From spies and secret plots to snipers and zeppelin raids, it brings history alive with real heroes." - tbk Magazine
Author: Paul Dowswell
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Published: 2012-10-01
Total Pages: 97
ISBN-13: 1409555216
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTen thrilling true stories of spies and espionage. Contains tales of stealth and deception, each every bit as daring and glamorous as the fictional escapades of James Bond, but far more deadly as the real life spies risk capture, torture and execution for their trade. Gripping and engaging for readers who prefer real life to fiction.
Author: Paul Dowswell
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Published: 2012-10-01
Total Pages: 101
ISBN-13: 1409555232
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEight thrilling true stories of daring escapes. Contains tales of breakouts from infamous institutions such as Alcatraz and Devil's Island, and the risks the prisoners faced afterwards, including savage dogs, armed guards and shark-infested waters. Gripping and engaging for readers who prefer real life to fiction.
Author: Paul Dowswell
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Published: 2012-08-01
Total Pages: 101
ISBN-13: 1409557138
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThirteen thrilling true stories of courage and heroism. From firefighters battling a blazing nuclear reactor, to a helicopter rescue team on board a fast sinking ship and one housewife's brave defiance of the Gestapo, this book contains inspiring tales of extraordinary courage from everyday people. A gripping and engaging collection of amazing real life stories, perfect for readers who prefer fact to fiction.
Author: Paul Dowswell
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Published: 2013-09-01
Total Pages: 109
ISBN-13: 140956911X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom shark attacks and blazing airships to exploding spacecraft and sinking submarines, find out what made the difference between life and death in these ten thrilling stories of survival. Gripping and engaging for readers who prefer real life to fiction.
Author: Lucy Lethbridge
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Published: 2013-09-01
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 1409569055
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThree hundred years ago, pirates ruled the oceans. Attacking and robbing the rich trading ships that crossed their paths, the most successful pirates acquired fabulous treasure and lived like kings. But a pirate's career was short and cruel. These stories tell a tale of hardship and brutality, bringing to life the flamboyant characters of the most famous pirate captains and the determination of the men who set out to capture them. Gripping and engaging for readers who prefer real life to fiction.
Author: Paul Dowswell
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Published: 2012-10-01
Total Pages: 92
ISBN-13: 1409555011
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIs 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 been haunted by ghosts or poltergeists. Stories are illustrated with maps and diagrams. Gripping and engaging for readers who prefer real life to fiction.
Author: Paul Dowswell
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Published: 2013-09-01
Total Pages: 122
ISBN-13: 1409569012
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEleven true-life stories of adventure and exploration on the world's tallest mountain, including tales of tragedy, misfortune and reckless ambition. Gripping and engaging for readers who prefer real life to fiction.
