Grace Jones

Learn about the diverse and vibrant festivals that are celebrated around the world. This series encourages children to consider religious beliefs and cultural practices via easy to read text and informative, full colour images.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The month lasts 2930 days based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon.

"Diwali is a festival that is celebrated by Hindus in October or November every year. Hindus come together to celebrate the start of the new year. Learn more about the history and traditions of this fascinating celebration in the Festivals around the World series."--

Learn about some of the most endangered animals in the world and the continents tat they live on. This series uses eye-catching imagery, informative diagrams and fascinating facts to bring key subject areas to life. It explores the reasons why some species are endangered and the steps that are being taken to ensure these species do not become extinct in the future.

Experts estimate that there are anywhere between two million and nine million species living on planet Earth today but thousands of these are in danger of dying out every single year. Learn about some of the most endangered animals in the world and the continents that they live on. This series uses eyecatching imagery informative diagrams and fascinating facts to bring key subject areas to life.