Auslander Av Paul Dowswell

The welcome given to refugees from fascist Europe is part of Britain's fond nostalgia for the Second World War. But there was a darker side to this story, both before and during the conflict. Here, Paul Dowswell casts a fresh eye on the wartime era...

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 <i>Macey May</i>, an American Flying Fortress stationed in East Anglia. The Second World War is raging...

An encyclopedia that introduces young readers to the wonders of the animal world. Filled with information on mammals, birds, reptiles, creepy-crawlies and waterlife, it answers such questions as 'Which animal has a tongue as long as its body?';...

An ideal book for children with lots of questions about the Solar System and the Universe such as 'What are stars made of?' 'Why does the moon shine?' and 'What do astronauts wear? This charming encyclopedia is full of simple,...