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When Peter's parents are killed, he is sent to an orphanage in Warsaw, Poland. But Peter is Volksdeutscher-of German blood. With his blond hair and bl...
Een historische Young Adult over moed en vriendschap in de tweede wereldoorlog. Van Paul Dowswell, auteur van Auslรคnder. Bomberโ van Paul Dowswell:...
Set during the final 24 hours before the armistice at 11 a.m. on 11th November 1918, the story follows a German storm trooper, an American airman and ...
Usborne True Stories
Twelve thrilling true stories of the Second World War. Includes real life tales of epic naval battles, monumental battles and duels between solitary s...
When Lukas Declercq is orphaned, his uncle summons him to Prague, a refuge for Europe's greatest alchemists and natural philosophers, offering to take...
It is July 1945, Hitler's Third Reich has fallen, and Berlin is in ruins. Living on the edge of survival in the cellar of an abandoned hospital, Otto ...
Ten thrilling stories of the First World War. Contains eye-witness accounts of some of World War One's most important events, from the epic naval batt...
This book describes the events which took place on the day of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor which led to the USA entering the Second World War on the...
A collection of moving stories from the First and Second World War published in association with the Imperial War Museum. These twenty-two stories rec...
Collects stories of events during the First World War, offering background information on the conflict and covering land battles, the naval Battle of ...
7th December 1941
Thirteen-year-old Sam endures harsh conditions, battles, and a shipwreck after being pressed into service aboard the HMS Miranda during the Napoleonic...
This book examines the main causes of the greatest war of the 20th century and the events that led to its beginning. Readers will learn: why World War...
Describes ten dangerous situations in which ingenuity and determination proved to be important survival skills....
Examines the changes in weapons and tactics that impacted the way war was waged during World War I....
Presents a number of illustrated photographs and interesting facts and figures about military aircraft including early fighters and bombers, reconnais...
Each book in the True Stories series contains thrilling stories of heroism, bravery and battling the odds, providing young readers with a truly compel...
Russia, 1940. Fifteen-year-old Misha's life is about to transform when his father is offered a job in Stalin's inner circle. They move into a luxuriou...
- Maps- Time lines tracing the development of different systems of government throughout history...
Thrilling historical adventure set during the English peasants' revolt of 1381, by Paul Dowswell, the author of Auslรคnder, and Wolf Children. It's 13...
Cuando sus padres mueren, Peter es enviado a un orfanato de Varsovia. Pero Peter es un Volksdeutscher: de sangre alemana. Gracias a sus cabellos rubio...
True stories about prisoners--spies and slaves, soldiers and civilians, politicians and criminals--held against their will by guards, locks and chains...
Discusses some famous murder cases and how forensic science techniques were used to solve them....
Ten true stories of maritime adventure, disaster, and recovery. The sea has always been a place of mystery, discovery and fear. For thousands of years...
A collection of true stories from the Second World War....
Ten thrilling true stories of spies and espionage. Contains tales of stealth and deception, each every bit as daring and glamorous as the fictional es...
Examines key events of the 20th century, with each title outlining the lead-up and aftermath, exploring the issues at stake, and introducing leaders a...
The Chequered History of Britain's Wartime Refugees
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 imaginatio...
Simple text, amazing photographs and detailed illustrations introduce young readers to the wonders of the Universe....
Examines how many of our common everyday products, from the lock to the self-stick note, went from the drawing borad to our homes....
Eleven true-life stories of adventure and exploration on the world's tallest mountain, including tales of tragedy, misfortune and reckless ambition. G...
From shark attacks and blazing airships to exploding spacecraft and sinking submarines, find out what made the difference between life and death in th...
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A collection of stories about the events during World War II and some of their later results....
One of a series of titles aimed at Key Stage 3 readers and upwards that looks at different systems of government and discusses their origins, history ...
WHAT ARE REAL SPIES LIKE? SOME, LIKE BEAUTIFUL MATA HARI, ARE EVERY BIT AS GLAMOROUS AS FAMOUS FICTIONAL AGENTS SUCH AS JAMES BOND. BUT, AS YOU'LL SEE...
26 April 1986
Significant historical events sometimes take place over long periods of time; sometimes they can occur in a single day. This high-drama book looks at ...
Published in association with the Imperial War Museum....
A write-in book which will allow children to pen their very own adventure story. With lots of hints and tips on how to create characters, plan plots, ...
Tales of real survival -- Tales of real escape --Tales of real heroism....