Most Popular Books by Peter Dennis

This is an exciting, interactive series that challenges the reader to complete a dangerous mission from history. This text is a step-by-step guide to conquering new lands to expand the mighty Roman Empire.

How would you like to be trapped in a poacher''s cage, like Jack and Riley were, and then rescued by termites? This is just one of the adventures the brother/sister duo encounter during their winter holiday in the Costa Rican rainforest. - Ponder, the sloth, tells them a wonderful tale about the toucan''s colourful feathers. - Riley and Jack save dozens of turtle hatchlings in a bucket. - Two Indigenous women teach them how to make chocolate in the forest. - Ponder introduces Jack and Riley to many of his rainforest friends: Maxwell the monkey, Smyle the crocodile, Stan the pelican, Teresa the termite, and Iggy the iguana, to name just a few. Through their adventures, Riley and Jack learn to respect and value the natural environment and all the wonderful creatures who inhabit it. They gain a new appreciation for kindness, helpfulness and friendship, all the while experiencing new and exciting things. And having lots of fun!

In the Battle for Britain series, well-known historical illustrator Peter Dennis breathes life back into the 19th century paper soldier, supplying all the artwork neede to create the armies which struggled for supremacy through our island history. Here, the Legions of Rome and the fierce Celtic inhabitants of Britannia can clash again using simple rules from veteran wargamer Andy Callan. This source book shows you how to copy and make any number of colourful and durable stands of troops using traditional skills with glue and scissors. To play the game you will need a tabletop playing surface, a tape measure and a handful of dice.

The stories of explorations and explorers, from ancient times to space explorations.

Describes and illustrates the features of each layer of the ocean, from shore to the deepest abyssal zone. Describes the plants and creatures found in the sea, and activities connected with the sea.

Answers questions about discovery and exploration, including questions about the earliest explorers and how they saw the world, the great age of discovery, fantastic cities, and discoveries under the sea and out in space.