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Auslander

Product Description: When Peter's parents are killed, he is sent to an orphanage in Warsaw, Poland. But Peter is Volksdeutscher-of German blood. With his blond hair and blue eyes, he looks just like the boy on the Hitler Youth poster. The Nazis decide he is racially valuable...read more

By Paul Dowswell

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9781599906331, titled "The Auslander" | Bloomsbury USA, August 16, 2011, cover price $17.99 | About this edition: When Peter's parents are killed, he is sent to an orphanage in Warsaw, Poland.

9788466641340 | Tra rep edition (Ediciones B, December 30, 2009), cover price $18.95 | About this edition: Cuando sus padres mueren, Peter es enviado a un orfanato de Varsovia.

9780747589099 | Bloomsbury Pub Ltd, March 2, 2009, cover price $19.00 | About this edition: When Peter's parents are killed, he is sent to an orphanage in Warsaw.

Battle Fleet: Adventures of a Young Sailor

Product Description: Sam escapes death in Australia when the truth about his false conviction is finally revealed. But on the journey back to England he faces pirates and a terrible storm, before making the longed-for trip back up the river Thames. Finally reunited with his family in Norfolk, Sam realizes how much life at sea has become part of him...read more

By Paul Dowswell

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9781599900803 | Bloomsbury USA, February 19, 2008, cover price $16.95 | About this edition: Sam escapes death in Australia when the truth about his false conviction is finally revealed.

The Causes of World War II

Product Description: Examines the causes of World War II, including the stipulations of the treaty that Germany was forced to sign at the end of World War I, the effects of the Great Depression, Germany's desire for colonies, and the rise of Hitler.

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9781403446213 | Not Applicable, May 1, 2003, cover price $8.99 | About this edition: This book examines the main causes of the greatest war of the 20th century and the events that led to its beginning.

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9781403401496 | Heinemann/Raintree, September 1, 2002, cover price $31.43 | About this edition: Examines the causes of World War II, including the stipulations of the treaty that Germany was forced to sign at the end of World War I, the effects of the Great Depression, Germany's desire for colonies, and the rise of Hitler.

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9781439538708 | Reprint edition (Paw Prints, August 11, 2008), cover price $17.99 | About this edition: Examines the causes of World War II, including the stipulations of the treaty that Germany was forced to sign at the end of World War I, the effects of the Great Depression, Germany's desire for colonies, and the rise of Hitler.

9780613855761, titled "Causes Of World War II" | Turtleback Books, May 1, 2003, cover price $19.65 | About this edition: Examines the causes of World War II, including the stipulations of the treaty that Germany was forced to sign at the end of World War I, the effects of the Great Depression, Germany's desire for colonies, and the rise of Hitler.

The Chernobyl Disaster

Significant historical events sometimes take place over long periods of time; sometimes they can occur in a single day. This high-drama book looks at how, in 24 hours, the explosion in a nuclear power plant in the former Soviet Union would have an impact on subsequent world history.

By Paul Dowswell

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9780750235617 | Hodder Childrens Book, February 13, 2003, cover price $23.05 | About this edition: Significant historical events sometimes take place over long periods of time; sometimes they can occur in a single day.

The Chernobyl Disaster: April 26, 1986

Product Description: On April 26, 1986, a huge explosion tore apart the Number 4 reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Soviet Union. As workers and firefighters struggled heroically to bring the blaze at the plant under control, the Soviet government issued publi (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

By Paul Dowswell

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9780739860496 | Heinemann/Raintree, October 1, 2003, cover price $31.43 | About this edition: On April 26, 1986, a huge explosion tore apart the Number 4 reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Soviet Union.

Childrens Encyclopedia: The Usborne Internet-Linked

By Felicity Brooks, Fiona Chandler, Philip Clarke, Anna Claybourn, Liz Dalby, Ben Denne, Paul Dowswell and Rachel Firth

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9780794507541 | Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 2004, cover price $14.99

Complete Book of the Microscope

Explores objects and organisms that can be viewed with a microscope and discusses various kinds of microscopes and microscopy techniques. (view table of contents)

By Gary Bines (illustrator), Peter Bull (illustrator), Paul Dowswell (editor), Laura Fearn (illustrator), Kim Lane (illustrator) and Kirsteen Rogers

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9780794501075 | Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 2002, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: Explores objects and organisms that can be viewed with a microscope and discusses various kinds of microscopes and microscopy techniques.

Dictatorship

Explains what a dictatorship is, introduces dictators found throughout history, and how that form of govermen--and uprisings against it--affected those countries ruled by dictators.

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9780237539351 | Evans Brothers Ltd, September 30, 2009, cover price $17.00

9780836858891 | Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, July 1, 2005, cover price $14.05 | About this edition: Explains what a dictatorship is, introduces dictators found throughout history, and how that form of govermen--and uprisings against it--affected those countries ruled by dictators.

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9780836858846 | Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, July 1, 2005, cover price $31.00 | About this edition: Explains what a dictatorship is, introduces dictators found throughout history, and how that form of govermen--and uprisings against it--affected those countries ruled by dictators.

Egyptian Echo

Product Description: Why DID the Egyptians build the pyramids? What do those squiggly hieroglyphics really mean? Why did Pharaohs wear snakes in their hats? Find out in the Egyptian Echo. It's a fresh and lively look at Ancient Egyptian history told by way of screaming headlines and hot-under-the-collar tabloid journalism...read more

By Paul Dowswell

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9780746027516 | Usborne Pub Ltd, March 1, 1997, cover price $6.95 | About this edition: Why DID the Egyptians build the pyramids?

Eleven Eleven

Product Description: Set during the final 24 hours before the armistice at 11 a.m. on 11th November 1918, the story follows a German storm trooper, an American airman and a British Tommy. Their destinies converge during the death throes of the first ever conflict to spread across the globe...read more

By Paul Dowswell

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9781408826232 | Bloomsbury USA, November 27, 2012, cover price $14.99 | About this edition: Set during the final 24 hours before the armistice at 11 a.

Entertainment

Traces the history of inventions in the world of entertainment, from chess to digital camcorders. (view table of contents)

By Paul Dowswell

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9781588102119 | Heinemann/Raintree, September 1, 2001, cover price $31.43 | About this edition: Traces the history of inventions in the world of entertainment, from chess to digital camcorders.

Escape

Part of the 'True Stories' series, this book contains stories of heroism, bravery and battling the odds. It contains maps, line drawings and notes on sources and further reading.

By Paul Dowswell

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9780794519827 | Reissue edition (Usborne Pub Ltd, September 22, 2007), cover price $4.99

9780746088357 | New edition (Usborne Pub Ltd, July 27, 2007), cover price $9.90 | About this edition: Part of the 'True Stories' series, this book contains stories of heroism, bravery and battling the odds.

Everest Adventures

By Paul Dowswell

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9780746093702 | Usborne Pub Ltd, May 30, 2008, cover price $9.95

Everyday Life

Traces the history of inventions which improve everyday life, from the lock to the self-stick note. (view table of contents)

By Paul Dowswell

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9781588102126 | Heinemann/Raintree, November 1, 2001, cover price $31.43 | About this edition: Traces the history of inventions which improve everyday life, from the lock to the self-stick note.

Extraordinary Wild Weather

Introduces rainstorms, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, and other extreme weather.

By Paul Dowswell, Stuart Harrison (illustrator) and Scholastic Inc

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9780439286022 | Scholastic, April 1, 2003, cover price $5.95 | About this edition: Introduces rainstorms, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, and other extreme weather.

First Encyclopedia of Animals

Product Description: Miscellaneaus; essays.

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9789990102390 | Gardners Books, March 29, 2002, cover price $0.02 | About this edition: Miscellaneaus; essays.

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9780746034002 | Edc Pub, January 1, 2000, cover price $9.95 | About this edition: Amazing photographs and illustrations combine with lively text to illustrate the basics of our planet's geography, its animals, ocean life and what's out in space

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9781580862752 | Edc Pub, January 1, 2000, cover price $17.95 | About this edition: Amazing photographs and illustrations combine with lively text to illustrate the basics of our planet's geography, its animals, ocean life and what's out in space

First Encyclopedia of Animals (Internet Linked

Product Description: With colour illustrations and easy-to-read text, this volume is intended as an introduction for children to the animal world. All the major topics are covered, including mammals, birds, reptiles, creepy-crawlies, and water life.

By Paul Dowswell

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9780794502157, titled "First Encyclopedia of Animals Internet Linked" | Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 2002, cover price $9.99 | About this edition: Explores the habitats and characteristics of mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, and fish.

Library:

9781580864268 | Edc Pub, January 1, 2003, cover price $17.95 | About this edition: With colour illustrations and easy-to-read text, this volume is intended as an introduction for children to the animal world.

First Encyclopedia Of Space

By Paul Dowswell

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9780613989893 | Turtleback Books, June 1, 2003, cover price $20.90

Genetic Engineering

The '21st Century Citizen' series focuses on social concerns, political problems, and new scientific developments in a rapidly changing world. With quotations from international commentators and young people themselves, these titles give a contemporary, global perspective on some of today's pressing moral questions.

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9780749654634 | Gardners Books, August 12, 2004, cover price $19.95 | About this edition: The '21st Century Citizen' series focuses on social concerns, political problems, and new scientific developments in a rapidly changing world.

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9780836856606 | World Almanac Education, July 1, 2004, cover price $11.95 | About this edition: Presents an overview of the history of genetic science and its current applications and uses for the future.

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9780836856439 | Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, July 1, 2004, cover price $31.00 | About this edition: Presents an overview of the history of genetic science and its current applications and uses for the future.

Genetics

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.

By Paul Dowswell

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9780750242745 | New edition (Hodder Childrens Book, July 18, 2002), cover price $13.65 | About this edition: 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?

Genetics: 21st Century Debates

Examines arguments about genetic engineering, discussing both its benefits and potential dangers. (view table of contents)

By Paul Dowsdell and Paul Dowswell

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9780739831748 | Heinemann/Raintree, March 1, 2001, cover price $34.29 | About this edition: Examines arguments about genetic engineering, discussing both its benefits and potential dangers.

Great Inventions

Traces the history of inventions in the world of science and everyday life.

By Paul Dowswell and Brian Williams

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9781588102089 | Heinemann/Raintree, October 1, 2001, cover price $239.43 | About this edition: Traces the history of inventions in the world of science and everyday life.

Greek Gazette

Product Description: Usborne''s newspaper history books present fa cts about various periods in history through the use of a fi ctional tabloid newspaper. The Greek Gazette depicts in luri d detail the trials, terrors, tribulations and triumphs of t he ancient Greeks. '

By Paul Dowswell

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9780746027554 | Usborne Pub Ltd, August 1, 1997, cover price $6.95 | About this edition: A guide to Greek history is filled with tabloid-style spreads, facsimile artwork,and diagrams and photographs.

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9780881109276 | Edc Pub, August 1, 1997, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: Usborne''s newspaper history books present fa cts about various periods in history through the use of a fi ctional tabloid newspaper.

Heroes

Contains stories of heroism, bravery and battling the odds. This title includes maps, line drawings and notes on sources and further reading.

By Paul Dowswell

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9780794519803 | Revised edition (Usborne Pub Ltd, January 1, 2008), cover price $4.99

9780746088333 | New edition (Usborne Pub Ltd, July 27, 2007), cover price $9.25 | About this edition: Contains stories of heroism, bravery and battling the odds.

Investigating Murder Mysteries

Product Description: Discusses some famous murder cases and how forensic science techniques were used to solve them.

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9781403454713 | Not Applicable, April 1, 2004, cover price $8.99 | About this edition: Discusses some famous murder cases and how forensic science techniques were used to solve them.

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9781403448316 | Heinemann/Raintree, May 1, 2004, cover price $31.43 | About this edition: Discusses some famous murder cases and how forensic science techniques were used to solve them.

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9781439539002 | Reprint edition (Paw Prints, August 11, 2008), cover price $17.99 | About this edition: Discusses some famous murder cases and how forensic science techniques were used to solve them.

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