True Stories of Gangsters: Usborne True Stories
Title | True Stories of Gangsters: Usborne True Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Henry Brook |
Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
Pages | 132 |
Release | 2013-09-01 |
Genre | 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.
True Stories of Escape: Usborne True Stories
Title | True Stories of Escape: Usborne True Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Dowswell |
Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
Pages | 101 |
Release | 2012-10-01 |
Genre | 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.
True Stories of Heroes: Usborne True Stories
Title | True Stories of Heroes: Usborne True Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Dowswell |
Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
Pages | 101 |
Release | 2012-08-01 |
Genre | 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.
True Stories of Survival: Usborne True Stories
Title | True Stories of Survival: Usborne True Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Dowswell |
Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
Pages | 109 |
Release | 2013-09-01 |
Genre | 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.
True Stories of Pirates: Usborne True Stories
Title | True Stories of Pirates: Usborne True Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Lucy Lethbridge |
Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
Pages | 132 |
Release | 2013-09-01 |
Genre | 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.
True Stories of Ghosts: Usborne True Stories
Title | True Stories of Ghosts: Usborne True Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Dowswell |
Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
Pages | 92 |
Release | 2012-10-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1409555011 |
Is there really such a thing as a true ghost story? The strange tales in this book are all based on actual reports by people who believed they had been haunted by ghosts or poltergeists. Stories are illustrated with maps and diagrams. Gripping and engaging for readers who prefer real life to fiction.
True Stories of Everest Adventures: Usborne True Stories
Title | True Stories of Everest Adventures: Usborne True Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Dowswell |
Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
Pages | 122 |
Release | 2013-09-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1409569012 |
Eleven true-life stories of adventure and exploration on the world's tallest mountain, including tales of tragedy, misfortune and reckless ambition. Gripping and engaging for readers who prefer real life to fiction.