True Stories

7 total works

The Wild West

by Henry Brook

Published 27 June 2008

This is a new addition to the popular "True Stories" series. It contains thrilling stories of heroism, bravery and battling the odds to provide young readers with a truly compelling read. It also contains maps, line drawings and notes on sources and further reading. It is perfect for fact-fans and reluctant readers, a must-have series during the 2008 Year of Reading.

D-Day

by Henry Brook

Published 1 May 2014

Internet links take readers to recommended websites where they can find out more about D-Day. A new edition to tie in with the 70th anniversary of D-Day.

Gangsters

by Henry Brook

Published 1 September 2015

A riveting collection of true stories exploring the shadowy underworld of organised (and not so organised) crime. Contains real-life stories of a number of famous gangsters, including Al Capone and his reign of terror over Chicago, and Ned Kelly and his last stand in the Australian bush. With maps and more resources online via Usborne Quicklinks.

True Stories of the Second World War boxset

by Henry Brook

Published 1 May 2014

A boxed set of three paperback books from the True Stories series: The Blitz, D-Day and The Second World War.

Each book contains a series of real-life accounts of bravery and heroism, as well as providing a realistic portrayal of the horrors of war. Published in association with the Imperial War Museums. * Published to tie in with the 70th anniversary of D-Day in 2014. * Perfect for readers who prefer fact to fiction. * Part of a collectable series.

True Stories of Gangsters

by Henry Brook

Published 30 April 2004

Offering an approachable insight into key events of the past, this book contains thrilling true tales of the criminal underworld.

The Blitz

by Henry Brook

Published 30 November 2007

A thrilling collection of true stories about The Blitz of 1940 for modern young readers. Recounts the fascinating stories of ordinary Londoners who experienced the Blitz, including firefighters, fighter pilots and children evacuated far from their families. With internet links via Usborne Quicklinks to websites where readers can find out more about the Second World War. Published in association with the Imperial War Museum in London. Gripping and engaging for readers who prefer real life to fiction.

Sea Adventures

by Henry Brook

Published 30 May 2008

Part of the 'Usborne True Stories' series, this book contains thrilling stories of heroism, bravery and battling the odds to provide young readers with a truly compelling read.