Author : Paul Dowswell
Publisher : Usborne Publishing Ltd
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 38,3 MB
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1409557138
Thirteen 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 Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,77 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Courage
ISBN : 9780794519803
A collection of thrilling adventure stories, based on actual life events, this book is ideal for reluctant readers.
Author : Harriet Rohmer
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 46,53 MB
Release : 2010-07-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0811879712
This inspiring book presents the true stories of 12 people from across North America who have done great things for the environment. Heroes include a teenage girl who figured out how to remove an industrial pollutant from the Ohio River, a Mexican superstar wrestler who works to protect turtles and whales, and a teenage boy from Rhode Island who helped his community and his state develop effective e-waste recycling programs. Plenty of photographs and illustrations bring each compelling story vividly to life.
Author : Paul Dowswell
Publisher :
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 21,20 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Adventure and adventurers
ISBN : 9780746058428
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.
Author : Paul Dowswell
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 10,44 MB
Release : 2012-10-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1408829789
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 a British Tommy. Their destinies converge during the death throes of the first ever conflict to spread across the globe. War becomes incredibly personal as nationality and geography cease to matter to each of these teenagers on the Western Front, and friendship becomes the defining aspect of their encounter. But who will live and who will die before the end of the day?
Author : Inbali Iserles
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 33,68 MB
Release : 2015-09-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0545690838
The first book in a thrilling fantasy trilogy starring one of the animal kingdom's most hunted heroes. Foxcraft is full of excitement and heart, and a touch of magic. Isla and her brother are two young foxes living just outside the lands of the furless -- humans. The life of a fox is filled with dangers, but Isla has begun to learn mysterious skills meant to help her survive. Then the unthinkable happens. Returning to her den, Isla finds it set ablaze and surrounded by strange foxes, and her family is nowhere in sight. Forced to flee, she escapes into the cold, gray world of the furless. Now Isla must navigate this bewildering and deadly terrain, all while being hunted by a ruthless enemy. In order to survive, she will need to master the ancient arts of her kind -- magical gifts of cunning known only to foxes. She must unravel the secrets of foxcraft.
Author : Paul Dowswell
Publisher : Usborne Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,31 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780794515003
Contains thirty-three true stories of survival, heroes, and spies from throughout history.
Author : C. Hopkinson
Publisher : E.D.C. Publishing
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 42,42 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780746007013
Provides an overview of the major events of the twentieth century.
Author : Rosie Dickins
Publisher : Young Reading Series 1
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,80 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Children's stories, English
ISBN : 9780746080641
Illustrated in full colour throughout, this collection of stories will appeal to all young readers who are horse and pony lovers.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 24,66 MB
Release : 2021
Category : Children's stories
ISBN : 9780794551773
A collection of illustrated stories, featuring diverse, inspiring and empowering characters, celebrating kindness, courage and the importance of being true to yourself. Forgotten Fairy Tales of Kindness and Courage breathes new life into a collection of once much-loved, now forgotten tales, beautifully retold by Mary Sebag-Montefiore. A disabled prince fights for his kingdom, and learns the importance of understanding others. A princess finds the courage to rescue her friend from goblins. A girl steps into the world of a book, only to find what it means to be herself. Full of magic and enchantment, these stories celebrate kindness, courage and the importance of being true to yourself. With a foreword by Dr Zoe Williams, NHS GP, TV presenter and health educator.
