Dowswell, Paul

Tells thirteen true stories of heroism, including housewife turned British spy Odette Sansom's refusal to give up her fellow agents during torture by the Gestapo, Ronnie O'Brien's rescue of two fellow skydivers as they fell to the earth, and Chernobyl nuclear reactor technicians' attempts to save lives after the disastrous 1986 explosion.

Contains stories of real-life adventures, telling tales of people who have survived dangerous situations; prisoners who have escaped their bonds; and people who have been regarded as heroes for acts of bravery, or enduring suffering.

Photographs, illustrations, and simple text teach children about space; includes listings of helpful Internet sites.

32 p.; photographs, paperback.

Lady Gabriella Banning, fearing she and her sisters, Claire and Elizabeth, will be left penniless after their half-brother Marcus's death, pretends Marcus is still alive in order to plan Claire's London season and marry her to a wealthy nobleman, but when a handsome stranger arrives claiming to be Marcus, Gabby is unable to expose the truth and must hide her growing feelings for the man before her behavior sparks a scandal.

Examines the changes in weapons and tactics that impacted the way war was waged during World War I.

A collection of true stories about prisoners, including spies, slaves, politicians, magicians, and others held against their will, who tried to escape.

Simple text, amazing photographs and detailed illustrations introduce young readers to the wonders of the Universe.