P. Dowswell

Young readers will learn about familiar animals, as well as discovering some fascinating new ones. Extraordinary wildlife photography and illustrations bring the reader face-to-face with the marvels o...

This compilation includes 30 true stories of heroism, desperation, courage and daring; from the first exploration of Everest to the story of the real Indiana Jones.

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...

From the determination of Shackleton and Scott in the last century to the adventures of modern-day explorers Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Børge Ousland, these exciting stories chart the many courageous att...

What are real spies like? Some, like the beautiful Mata Hari, are every bit as glamorous as famous fictional agents such as James Bond. But as these gripping accounts show, spies usually live shadowy ...

Epic naval encounters between titanic warships, monumental battles and duels between lone snipers facing almost certain death are just some of the dramatic tales in this vivid collection of twelve tru...

The First World War still haunts people today and this fascinating book describes some of the key events from one of the most troubling wars in history. With its aircraft, submarines, machine guns and...

Read the real stories of people who have stared death in the face and lived to tell the tale. From shark attacks to exploding spacecraft, find out what separates the living from the dead when catastro...

An exciting visual adventure into the fascinating world of space, with satellite photographs and detailed illustrations. Simple everyday language reveals the latest information about the universe. Ove...