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Books with author Paul Doswell

  • Story of the Second World War

    Paul Dowswell

    Paperback (Usborne Books, April 1, 2012)
    Published in association with the Imperial War Museums, this fascinating account of the most destructive conflict the world has ever known, looks at the causes of the war and its great battles and catastrophes, as well as how the war affected nations and people all over the world. Pages are brought to life through vivid illustrations and original photographs, as well as timelines, maps and fact boxes.
  • The Russian Revolution

    Paul Dowswell

    Hardcover (Hodder Children's Books, Aug. 16, 2003)
    None
  • Powder Monkey

    Paul Dowswell

    Hardcover (Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, Oct. 3, 2005)
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  • Greek Gazette

    Paul Dowswell

    Library Binding (Edc Pub, Aug. 1, 1997)
    Usborne's newspaper history books present facts about various periods in history through the use of a fictional tabloid newspaper. The Greek Gazette depicts in lurid detail the trials, terrors, tribulations and triumphs of the ancient Greeks.
    Y
  • Weapons and Technology of WWI

    Paul Dowswell

    Paperback (Heinemann, Feb. 8, 2002)
    This book examines the technology that defined the combat and strategy of the 20th century's first great war. Readers will learn: why so many soldiers died in the trenches; when and where tanks were first used in battle; and which medical breakthroughs helped millions of wounded soldiers. Primary source materials are included.
    Y
  • Escape

    Paul Dowswell

    Paperback (Usborne Publishing Ltd, March 15, 2007)
    None
  • Prison Ship: Adventures of a Young Sailor

    Paul Dowswell

    Hardcover (Bloomsbury USA Children's Books, Oct. 31, 2006)
    In March 1801, a mere six weeks after Sam Witchall's ship wrecked off the Cornish coast, his hopes for getting home are dashed when he is framed for theft and sent to Australia for punishment. The 15,000 mile, eight month journey is a hard and horrible one, and when he and his good friend Richard finally arrive, they find themselves fighting for their lives in the Australian bush. This epic sequel to Powder Monkey is every bit as exciting and action packed as its predecessor.
    Z+
  • True Stories of World War One

    Paul Dowswell

    Paperback (Usborne Publishing Ltd, March 15, 1849)
    None
  • Tales of real survival

    Paul Dowswell

    Paperback (Scholastic, Aug. 16, 2001)
    From polar explorers marooned in Antarctica, to Moon-bound astronauts aboard a stricken spaceship, Tales of real survival records the courage, endurance and ingenuity of survivors.
  • True Ghost Stories

    Paul Dowswell

    Paperback (Usborne Pub Ltd, Aug. 31, 2002)
    About one in ten people claim to have seen a ghost, this title documents 12 separate, spine-chilling accounts. From moonlit spirits in an English vicarage to the "Bell Witch" phantom of Tennessee, USA, the events are described as they were reported at the time.
  • Everyday Life

    Paul Dowswell

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Nov. 1, 2001)
    Traces the history of inventions which improve everyday life, from the lock to the self-stick note.
    Y
  • The Roman Record

    Paul Dowswell

    Library Binding (Edc Pub, Jan. 1, 1998)
    Dowswell, Paul
    N