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The month of Ramadan offers the opportunity to improve one's personal and spiritual behavior. By focusing on positive thoughts and actions, Muslims build a closer connection with God and come away from the month feeling spiritually renewed. Ramadan: The Holy Month of Fasting explores the richness and diversity of the Islamic tradition by focusing on an event of great spiritual significance and beauty in the lives of Muslims.

You don't have to live in the Great Bear Rainforest to benefit from its existence, but after you read Nowhere Else on Earth you might want to visit this magnificent part of the planet. Environmental activist Caitlyn Vernon guides young readers through a forest of information, sharing her personal stories, her knowledge and her concern for this beautiful place. Full of breathtaking photographs and suggestions for ways to preserve this unique ecosystem, Nowhere Else on Earth is a timely and inspiring reminder that we need to stand up for our wild places before they are gone.

Most of us see trees every day, and too often we take them for granted. Trees provide us with everything from food, fuel and shelter to oxygen and filtered water. Deep Roots celebrates the central role trees play in our lives, no matter where we live. Each chapter in Deep Roots focuses on a basic element, water, air, fire and earth, and explores the many ways in which we need trees to keep our planet healthy and livable. From making rain to producing fruit to feeding fish, trees play an integral role in maintaining vibrant ecosystems all over the world.

Whether they live alone or together, in a hive or in a hole in the ground, bees do some of the most important work on the planet: pollinating plants. What’s the Buzz? celebrates the magic of bees, from swarming to dancing to making honey, and encourages readers to do their part to keep the hives alive. All over the world, bee colonies are dwindling, but everyone can do something to help save the bees, from buying local honey to growing a bee-friendly garden.

En 1610, Étienne Brûlé, alors âgé de 17 ans, se retrouve chez les Hurons. Pour survivre, il n’aura d’autre choix que de devenir un des leurs. Très tôt, il adoptera leur façon de vivre et maîtrisera leur langue, au point de mériter le titre de «fils des Hurons». La métamorphose sera telle que Champlain le reconnaîtra à peine, en 1611, à son retour dans la jeune colonie. Chargé de guider son capitaine en Huronie, Étienne organisera une grande expédition de guerre contre les «Yroquois».

Para un abrazo es una tierna historia que fomenta las relaciones armoniosas y agradables entre el animal y el niño. En las páginas, descubrirá una mascota bonita, llena de entusiasmo, pero que tiene necesidades y cuidados. Ofrecida con la narración, la historia complacerá tanto a los pequeños como a los más grandes. ¿Serías capaz de adivinar quién es la mascota antes del final? Con estas historias a veces sorprendentes y llenadas de sabiduría, la colección Manzana y confetis ofrece libros ricos en descubrimientos.

For a Hug is a touching story that promotes a harmonious relationship between a pet and a child. You will discover a cute and lively pet that has needs and must be given the necessary care. This story is offered with narration, and will appeal to small and bigger children! Will you discover the type of animal before the end of the story? Thanks to stories that are original and full of wisdom, the Apple & Confetti collection offers books filled with discoveries!

Pour un câlin est une tendre histoire qui vise à favoriser des relations harmonieuses et agréables entre l’animal et l’enfant. Au fil des pages, vous découvrirez un animal de compagnie mignon, plein d’entrain, mais qui a des besoins et qui nécessite aussi des soins. Offerte avec la narration, l’histoire plaira aux petits comme aux plus grands! Sauras-tu deviner avant la fin de l’histoire de quel animal il s’agit? Avec ses histoires à la fois éclatées et remplies de sagesse, la collection Pomme & confettis propose des livres riches en découvertes!

Retrato de familia es una historia entrañable proponiendo una descripción de varios tipos de familias viviendo en múltiples contextos. Aunque todas estas familias son diferentes de cada una, hay algo común: ¡el amor! Ofrecida con la narración, esta historia les gustará a los niños tanto como a los adultos. Ven para descubrir otras familias y ¡preséntanos la tuya! Con estas historias a veces sorprendentes y llenadas de sabiduría, la colección Manzana y confetis ofrece libros ricos en descubrimientos.

Family Portrait is a engaging story that shows different kinds of families, living in various circumstances. Even if they are all different, they have one thing in common: LOVE! This story is offered with narration, and will appeal to small and bigger children! Come discover other families and introduce us to yours! Thanks to stories that are original and full of wisdom, the Apple & Confetti collection offers books filled with discoveries! In the last pages you will find questions, bonuses, and other surprises that will put into play the child’s memory, logic, and creativity.