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True Polar Adventure Stories (Usborne True Stories) by Paul Dowswell
Category: Fiction | Series: Usborne True Stories
From the determination of Shackleton and Scott in the last century to the adventures of modern-day explorers Sir Ranulph Fiennes and BÃÂÃÂÃÂørge Ousland, these exciting stories chart the many courageous attempts to pioneer the icy reaches of the Poles.
True Sea Stories by Henry Brook
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: True Adventure Stories
- Collections of thrilling adventure stories, all based on actual life events- Ideal for reluctant readers.
True Spy Stories / True Detective Stories by Terry Deary
Category: Fiction | Series: True Stories S.
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True Stories Ghosts by Tony Allan; Paul Dowswell (As told to)
Category: Early Reader | Series: True Stories Ser.
From a troubled spirit in Georgian England to vengeful spirit in 19th century Jamaica, to a haunted World War II U-Boat, this spine-chilling book tells the stories of documented hauntings, describing the events as they were reported at the time.
True Stories Of Pirates by Lethbridge Lucy
Category: Young Adult Fiction | Series: True Stories Ser.
Part of the 'Usborne True Stories' series, this book contains incredible but true tales of the high seas, from the first pirates at the time of the Greeks and the Romans, to the golden years when pirates truly ruled the seas.
True Stories Polar Adventures by Paul Dowswell
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: True Stories
A collection of true stories of exploration over the icy wastelands of the North and South Poles, including the fated expedition of Captain Scott of the Antartic and Ernest Shackleton's epic trek across the snow to save his crew. Stories are illustrated with maps and drawings, and readers can find out m ...Show more
True Stories of Desert Adventures by Gill Harvey
Category: Children's | Series: True Stories
Only the toughest creatures can survive in these most arid, inhospitable areas of the world and the people in this collection of amazing stories are no exception. Contains the true-life stories of danger, survival and cunning including explorers in the Gobi Desert and the exciting story of Lawrence of A ...Show more
True Stories of Escape by Paul Dowswell
Category: Children's | Series: True Stories
Eight true stories of daring breakouts from infamous institutions such as Alcatraz and Devil's Island, detailing the risks the prisoners faced in attempting to make their escapes, including savage dogs, armed guards and shark-infested waters.
True Stories of Everest Adventures (Usborne True Stories) by Paul Dowswell
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: True Stories
A collection of real-life stories: extreme cold, perilous danger and daring exploration, including several stories of tragedy the mountain's slopes. Includes maps, a glossary of mountaineering words; further resources - including photos, video clips and a virtual climb of Mount Everest - are available v ...Show more
True Stories of Everest Adventures (Usborne True Stories) by Paul Dowswell
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: Usborne True Stories
As the world's tallest mountain, Everest has held a special fascination for climbers. This collection of real life stories tells of the lengths to which people have gone to get to its summit, and the dangers they've experienced, in some cases ending in tragedy. Includes a glossary of mountaineering word ...Show more
True Stories of Gangsters by Henry Brook
Category: Fiction | Series: Usborne True Stories S.
Offering an approachable insight into key events of the past, this book contains true tales of the criminal underworld.
True Stories of Heroes by Paul Dowswell
Category: Children's Educational | Series: True Stories
Thirteen short stories of real-life courage and heroism. From firefighters battling a blazing nuclear reactor, to a helicopter rescue team on board a fast sinking ship and one housewifeâe(tm)s brave defiance of the Gestapo, this book contains inspiring tales of extraordinary courage from everyday people ...Show more