Paul Dowswell

Photographs, illustrations, and text explain basic space concepts, covering telescopes, astronaut training, satellites and space probes, the sun, planets, galaxies, the night sky, and other topics.

Recounts how some of the passengers on the Hindenburg, Captain Bligh after the mutiny, Antoine de Saint-Exup{226}ery, the crew of the Apollo 13, and other travelers have survived great dangers on their journeys.

Technologically, World War I was the first modern war, but the generals in charge were trained during an age of cavalry. The result was massive slaughter, making it one of the most troubling wars of history.

Details famous battles and personalities of World War II

Chronicles the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and discusses Japan's motivations, the damages it inflicted, and its impact on America and world history. Includes a glossary, further reading list, and time line.

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

The two world wars of 1914 -1918 and 1939 -1945 cast a malevolent shadow over the entire 20th Century. This book takes you through the story of both conflicts, from the soldiers' terrifying experiences of the trenches in the First War, to the huge battles and bombing of cities in the second. Stunningly illustrated with dramatic contemporary photographs, paintings, posters and maps, this is an accessible and thought-provoking introduction to the most...

Collects stories of the successes and failures of those who have tried to conquer the world's tallest mountain.