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Author : Paul Dowswell
Publisher : Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1409569012
Total Pages : 90 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book True Stories of Everest Adventures: Usborne True Stories written by Paul Dowswell and published by Usborne Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Paul Dowswell
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ISBN 13 : 9781601304025
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book True Stories of Everest Adventures written by Paul Dowswell and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "As the world's tallest mountain, Everest has held a special fascination for climbers ever since it was first discovered 150 years ago. Since then, over a thousand men and women have stood triumphant on its tiny summit. But the frozen bodies that litter its dizzy slopes tell another tale of tragedy, misfortune and reckless ambition." -- back cover.

Author : Paul Dowswell
Publisher : Usborne Books
ISBN 13 : 9780794503734
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.3X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book True Everest Adventures written by Paul Dowswell and published by Usborne Books. This book was released on 2004-06 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AS THE WORLD'S TALLEST MOUNTAIN, EVEREST HAS HELD A SPECIAL FASCINATION FOR CLIMBERS EVER SINCE IT WAS FIRST DISCOVERED 150 YEARS AGO. SINCE THEN, OVER A THOUSAND MEN AND WOMEN HAVE STOOD TRIUMPHANT ON ITS TINY SUMMIT. BUT THE FROZEN BODIES THAT LITTER ITS DIZZY SLOPES TELL ANOTHER TALE OF TRAGEDY, MISFORTUNE AND RECKLESS AMBITION.

Author : Paul Dowswell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780746058428
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.2X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book True Adventure Stories written by Paul Dowswell and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compilation includes 30 true stories of heroism, desperation, courage and daring; from the first exploration of Everest to the story of the real Indiana Jones.

Author : Paul Dowswell
Publisher : Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1409569071
Total Pages : 89 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book True Stories of Polar Adventures: Usborne True Stories written by Paul Dowswell and published by Usborne Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gripping collection of true stories of exploration and danger over the icy wastelands of Antarctica. Contains true life stories from the fated expedition of Captain Scott to Ernest Shackleton's epic trek across the snow to save his stranded crew.

Author : Henry Brook
Publisher : Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1409521338
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Wild West: Usborne True Stories written by Henry Brook and published by Usborne Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wild West was a lawless wilderness until settlers from America's crowded cities came looking for gold, land and a better way of life. But it was a long struggle to tame this hard country. Here are ten real-life stories from the Old West about the cowboys, outlaws and lawmen who lived and died by the speed of their wits.

Author : Lucy Lethbridge
Publisher : Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1409569055
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book True Stories of Pirates: Usborne True Stories written by Lucy Lethbridge and published by Usborne Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Henry Brook
Publisher : Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1409569039
Total Pages : 93 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book True Stories of Gangsters: Usborne True Stories written by Henry Brook and published by Usborne Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Paul Dowswell
Publisher : Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1409555011
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book True Stories of Ghosts: Usborne True Stories written by Paul Dowswell and published by Usborne Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Paul Dowswell
Publisher : Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 140956911X
Total Pages : 78 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book True Stories of Survival: Usborne True Stories written by Paul Dowswell and published by Usborne Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.