Describes the sleep and hibernation habits animals.

All people sleep. So do all other mammals. Birds sleep, too. Even snakes, fish, and insects have a way of sleeping. How different animals sleep on land, in water, and in the air-and the special ways they do it-is the subject of this fascinating book for young readers. Using accessible language and scientifically accurate terms, author Mary Batten shows how animals sleep in very different ways and for various lengths of time depending on their size, their physiology, and their habitat. From three-toed sloths hanging from tree branches to dolphins dozing near the ocean's surface, Batten presents a rich variety of wildlife and animal behavior. Additional information about the featured animals as well as simple explanations of terms such as hibernation and torpor are included in sidebars throughout the book. Enhancing the text are illustrator Higgins Bond's vivid, realistic wildlife illustrations feature animals in their natural environments.

Discover the many ways animals sleep in this fascinating and beautiful book showcase of animals at rest. How do animals sleep? Curious young minds will be fascinated to discover the amazing variety of ways the animals featured in this picture book sleep. Some sleep nearly all the time while others hardly at all; some sleep underwater while others standing on one leg; some sleep in snow while others in the baking hot desert. . .How Animals Sleep invites inquiry and comparison between the animals and their sleep behaviors plus reflection on how we as humans get rest. Gorgeous, bold block print style illustrations by Marie Štumpfová accompany the informative text from naturalist/author Jiří Dvořák. The large trim size provides an immersive reading experience. Young students of animal behavior may extend the conversation into topics of where the animals live, what they eat, and other related activities. Or they may just be tempted to demonstrate their own abilities to sleep after the final pages come to a close.

An up-to-date, superbly illustrated practical guide to the effective use of neuroimaging in the patient with sleep disorders. The only book to date to provide comprehensive coverage of this topic. A must for all healthcare workers interested in understanding the causes, consequences and treatment of sleep disorders.

When the sun sets and the world goes dark, most creatures of the world begin to sleep. And this stunning, rhyming picture book will show your child how each animal gets ready for bed and tucks in for the night! From elephants to dolphins, penguins to bats, this charming, beautifully illustrated book will teach your child about each animal's unique sleep process. ♥ Giraffes only sleep twenty minutes each day, ♥ The rest of their time is spent munching away. ♥ When they finally lie down, they curl up in a ball, ♥ Which is cute as can be for a creature so tall. A delightful book with clever rhymes and charming watercolor illustrations-perfect for sharing with a special little one. This sweet bedtime story for kids will help them relax and fall asleep in their own beds. With purchase, you will receive a FREE printable growth mindset coloring book: Color & Grow (reg. $6.99)

Animals sleep, just like you! But where? And how? Let's take a look at what creatures do / when you are asleep and the day is through . . . We're used to seeing animals during the day, but where and how do they sleep at night? From butterflies to bees and frogs to fish, from birds to horses and squirrels to bunnies, plus cats and dogs, this sweet book in rhyme shows kids where animals bed down while kids are also asleep. Following a brother and sister on a farm where all the animals can be found, this book teaches and delights!

Tells and shows how many animals sleep, whether standing up or lying down, in groups or individually, and for long or short periods of time.