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20th Century Leaders: Adolf Hitler H/B by Paul Dowswell
$44.99 NZD
Category: Biography, YA,children | Series: 20th Century Leaders S.
This title presents an account of the ruthless dictator, Adolf Hitler's life, from his youth in Vienna to his suicide in Berlin. It explains how he became leader of the Nazi party and Chancellor of Germany and analyzes his personality and his place in 20th century history.
21st Century Debates: Genetics by Paul Dowswell
$22.99 NZD
Category: Science - children | Series: 21st Century Debates | Reading Level: From 11 To 16
This title examines the social and moral implications of recent scientific advances in the field of genetics, asking: where is this new technology taking us? Issues dealt with include: GM foods; biowarfare; genetic fingerprinting; gene therapy; designer babies; and cloning.
Auslander by Paul Dowswell
$19.00 NZD
$19.99 (4% off)
Category: Fiction - YA
When Peter's parents are killed, he is sent to an orphanage in Warsaw. Then German soldiers take him away to be measured and assessed. They decide that Peter is racially valuable. He is Volksdeutscher: of German blood. With his blond hair, blue eyes, and acceptably proportioned head, he looks just like ...Show more
Auslander by Paul Dowswell
$20.00 NZD
Category: Fiction - senior | Reading Level: From 12
When Peter's parents are killed, he is sent to an orphanage in Warsaw. Then German soldiers take him away to be measured and assessed. They decide that Peter is racially valuable. He is Volksdeutscher: of German blood. With his blond hair, blue eyes, and acceptably proportioned head, he looks just like ...Show more
Bomber by Paul Dowswell
$20.00 NZD
Category: Fiction - senior | Reading Level: Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14
ONE IN FIVE NEVER RETURNED. Every boy dreams of flying, but in war that dream can turn into a nightmare. Harry Friedman is the gunner of the Macey May, an American Flying Fortress stationed in East Anglia. The Second World War is raging and the Nazis have swept over Europe. The crews of every Flying For ...Show more
Egyptian Echo by Paul Dowswell
$12.95 NZD
Category: Graphic Novels | Series: Newspaper History S. | Reading Level: 8-10
Usborne's newspaper history books present facts about various periods in history through the use of a fictional tabloid newspaper. The Egyptian Echo depicts in lurid detail the trials, terrors, tribulations and triumphs of the ancient Egyptians.
Ghosts (Usborne True Stories) by Paul Dowswell
$15.00 NZD
Category: Short stories - children | Series: Usborne True Stories
This title includes four new editions in the popular "True Stories" series, each with an arresting new cover. Each book contains thrilling stories of heroism, bravery and battling the odds to provide young readers with a truly compelling read. It contains maps, line drawings and notes on sources and fur ...Show more
Great Inventions: Everyday Life by Paul Dowswell
$28.95 NZD
Category: Science - children | Series: Great Inventions S.
Part of a series that looks at inventions that shaped modern life, this title examines everyday life and follows the development and progression of items within that field. The book also covers life before these inventions, their impact, key players, mistakes and later evolutionary developments.
Heinemann Profiles: John Lennon by Paul Dowswell
$38.95 NZD
Category: Biography, YA,children | Series: Heinemann Profiles S. | Reading Level: 9+
A biography of John Lennon, telling his life story and exploring his aims and achievements. It includes primary written and pictorial sources and analysis of the evidence, and examines perceptions of the subject over time.
Heinemann Profiles: Paul McCartney by Paul Dowswell
$38.95 NZD
Category: Biography, YA,children | Series: Heinemann Profiles S. | Reading Level: From 9 To 99
A biography of Paul McCartney, telling his life story and exploring his aims and achievements. It includes primary written and pictorial sources and analysis of the evidence, and examines perceptions of the subject over time.
Pearl Harbor 7th December 1941 by Paul Dowswell
$19.99 NZD
Category: Social studies | Series: Days That Shook the World S.
Describes moment-by-moment the attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941.