Paul Dowswell is a British author specializing in nonfiction and young adult fiction, with over 70 published books to his name. His works span a variety of genres, including historical fiction, adventure, and educational titles, many of which have been released by prominent British publishers.
Before becoming a full-time writer, Dowswell served as a senior editor at Usborne Publishing, where he honed his skills in crafting engaging and informative content. Since transitioning to freelance writing in 1999, he has established himself as a prolific and versatile author, known for his meticulous research and ability to make complex subjects accessible to younger readers. His contributions to both fiction and nonfiction have solidified his reputation as a respected voice in children's and young adult literature.
Adventures of a Young Sailor Books
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Powder Monkey
2005
2
Prison Ship
2006
3
Battle Fleet
2011
20th Century Leaders Books
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Title
Year
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1
Adolf Hitler
2002
2
Churchill
2002
Standalone Novels
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Title
Year
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1
Ausländer
2009
2
The Cabinet of Curiosities
2010
3
Pirate Attack
2011
4
Sektion 20
2011
5
Eleven Eleven
2012
6
Bomber
2014
7
Red Shadow
2014
8
Wave
2016
9
Wolf Children
2017
10
The Great Revolt
2020
Non-Fiction Books
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The Usborne Introduction to the Second World War
1990
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The Usborne Animal Quizbook
1994
3
Tales of Real Heroism
1996
4
Egyptian Echo
1996
5
Questions and Answers
1998
6
The Mud Pack
1999
7
King Tut in God Swap Shock
1999
8
The Ultimate Book of Dinosaurs
2000
9
Genetic Engineering
2001
10
Great Inventions: Medicine
2001
11
Paul McCartney: An Unauthorized Biography
2001
12
Witches & Wizards
2001
13
John Lennon: An Unauthorized Profile
2001
14
Entertainment
2001
15
Transportation
2001
16
True Desert Adventure Stories
2002
17
The Vietnam War
2002
18
Weapons and Technology of WW I
2002
19
Great Inventions: Transport
2002
20
The Causes of World War II
2002
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World War I
2002
22
True Adventure Stories
2003
23
The Russian Revolution
2003
24
The Western Front in World War I
2004
25
Military Aircraft
2004
26
The Usborne Little Book of Animals
2005
27
The World Wars
2007
28
Story of the Second World War
2012
29
The Story of the First World War
2014
30
The Amazing History of Wizards & Witches
2016
31
True Stories Survival
2016
32
Aliens: The Chequered History of Britain's Wartime Refugees
2023
First Encyclopedias Books
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First Encyclopedia of Animals
1999
2
First Encyclopedia of Our World (By: Felicity Brooks)
1999
3
First Encyclopedia of Seas & Oceans (By: Ben Denne)
2001
4
First Encyclopedia of Space
2001
5
Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt (By: Struan Reid, Jane Chisholm, Gill Harvey)
2002
6
First Encyclopedia Of Science (By: Rachel Firth)
2002
7
The Usborne Children's Encyclopedia (By: Felicity Brooks, Gill Harvey)
2002
8
Encyclopedia of the Ancient World (By: Gill Harvey)
2003
9
First Encyclopedia of History (By: David Hancock, Fiona Chandler, Susie McCaffrey)
2003
10
First Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life (By: Sam Taplin)
2004
11
First Encyclopedia of the Human Body (By: Anna Claybourne)
2011
12
First Encyclopedia of Seas and Oceans (By: Felicity Brooks)
2025
Great Inventions Books
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Everyday Life
2001
2
The Printing Press (By: Milton Meltzer)
2003
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Clocks (By: James Lincoln Collier)
2003
4
Vaccines (By: James Lincoln Collier)
2003
5
Gunpowder and Weaponry (By: James Lincoln Collier)
2003
6
The Telephone (By: Rebecca Stefoff)
2005
7
Radio and Television (By: Michael Teitelbaum)
2005
8
The Steam Engine (By: James Lincoln Collier)
2005
9
The Automobile (By: James Lincoln Collier)
2005
10
Airplane ( By: Harold Faber)
2005
11
Electricity and the Lightbulb (By: James Lincoln Collier)