Author : Henry Brook
Publisher : Usborne Publishing Ltd
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 18,32 MB
Release : 2013-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1409521338
The 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 : Henry Brook
Publisher : Usborne Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,65 MB
Release : 2008-06
Category : Frontier and pioneer life
ISBN : 9780794521974
Collections of thrilling adventure stories, all based on actual life events. Ideal for reluctant readers.
Author : Lucy Lethbridge
Publisher : Usborne Publishing Ltd
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 10,58 MB
Release : 2013-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1409569055
Three 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 : Henry Brook
Publisher : Usborne Publishing Ltd
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 33,7 MB
Release : 2013-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1409569039
From 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 : Paul Dowswell
Publisher : Usborne Publishing Ltd
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 42,84 MB
Release : 2013-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 140956911X
From 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 : Paul Dowswell
Publisher : Usborne Publishing Ltd
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 42,31 MB
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1409555232
Eight 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
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 15,4 MB
Release : 2013-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1409569071
A gripping collection of true stories of exploration and danger over the icy wastelands of Antarctica. Contains true life stories from the fated expedition of Captain Scott to Ernest Shackleton's epic trek across the snow to save his stranded crew.
Author : Henry Brook
Publisher : Usborne Publishing Ltd
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 38,26 MB
Release : 2012-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1409555178
A thrilling collection of true stories about The Blitz of 1940 for modern young readers. Recounts the fascinating stories of ordinary Londoners who experienced the Blitz, including firefighters, fighter pilots and children evacuated far from their families. With internet links via Usborne Quicklinks to websites where readers can find out more about the Second World War. Published in association with the Imperial War Museum in London. Gripping and engaging for readers who prefer real life to fiction.
Author : Paul Dowswell
Publisher : Usborne Publishing Ltd
Page : 103 pages
File Size : 26,4 MB
Release : 2012-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1409555135
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 battle of Jutland to the strange Christmas truce of 1914. Stories are illustrated with maps and line drawings and there are notes on sources and ideas for further reading. Gripping and engaging for readers who prefer real life to fiction.
Author : Henry Brook
Publisher : Usborne Publishing Ltd
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 24,5 MB
Release : 2013-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1409569098
Set sail across the seven seas with this gripping collection of real life maritime adventures. Perfect for reluctant readers and those who prefer fact to fiction.
