In the fourth Mysterious You book, Zzz ?, kids uncover the secrets of sleep to find out how the body clock works, why the brain needs sleep, what happens during REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep and more. This unique book explores the mysteries of the human body using a mix of thoroughly researched factual information, amazing anecdotes and surprising try-it activities. Did you know? * If a person lives to be 70, they'll have spent 23 years sleeping. * Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was inspired by music he heard in his dreams. * Gorillas who've learned sign language have been known to sign in their sleep!
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Grade 3-6-Although this volume is filled with cartoon illustrations, the text is well written and full of factual information, covering topics such as REM sleep, nightmares, sleepwalking, dreams, hibernation, and sleep disorders. The text is loosely organized by topic (stages of sleep, tossing and turning, etc.). The writing style is breezy and conversational, but focused enough to be complete and accurate. Page backgrounds vary in washed-out primary colors with plenty of illustrations of snoozing people in pajamas and animals in nightcaps.
Christine A. Moesch, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, NY
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Christine A. Moesch, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, NY
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Curious children will find plenty to interest them and answer their questions.
The writing style is breezy and conversational, but focused enough to be complete and accurate.
Each page of the book discusses an aspect of sleep (e.g., yawning and dreams) of topical interest, illustrates the concept with a cartoon, and has a box of short text that addresses the topic. This is a captivating and informative presentation. The book is filled with interesting facts such as details of animals’ sleep; the loudest snore; the longest period of wakefulness; and the sleep habits of some famous people - Einstein, Churchill, and Edison.
Highly recommended
The writing style is breezy and conversational, but focused enough to be complete and accurate.
Each page of the book discusses an aspect of sleep (e.g., yawning and dreams) of topical interest, illustrates the concept with a cartoon, and has a box of short text that addresses the topic. This is a captivating and informative presentation. The book is filled with interesting facts such as details of animals’ sleep; the loudest snore; the longest period of wakefulness; and the sleep habits of some famous people - Einstein, Churchill, and Edison.
Highly recommended
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This review is from: Zzz ...: The Most Interesting Book You’ll Ever Read about Sleep (Mysterious You) (Paperback)
My 10-year old son and I are always on the lookout for non-fiction books with the right amount of information, illustration and humor. This one nails it! He was fascinated to learn about the quirks of sleep, and I learned some things too. Terrific!
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