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5-Minute Really True Stories for Bedtime: 30 Amazing Stories
(5-Minute Really True Stories)
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Publication Date
October 13, 2020
Genre / Grade Band
Non-fiction / 2nd − 3rd
Language
English
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Description
Featuring Frozen Frogs, King Tut's Beds, the World's Biggest Sleepover, the Phases of the Moon, and More
Why do we sleep? How do sharks snooze underwater? Where is the oldest bed in the world? In this compendium of 5-minute really true stories about bedtime, you can go on a journey of wonder and learning to find out the answers to all these questions, and many more!Travel to Ancient Egypt to explore the beds of Tutankhamun, jet off into space to see how astronauts get ready for bed, or even plunge underwater to learn how hibernating turtles breathe through their bottoms! There are 30 amazing 5-minute stories, with all facts verified by Britannica. Lavishly illustrated on every page with specially commissioned artwork, and packed full of up-to-the-minute, expert information, this book is the ultimate brainy bedtime companion for children aged 4 to 8.
Publication date
October 13, 2020
Genre
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781912920655
Publisher
Britannica Books
Series
5-Minute Really True Stories
BISAC categories
JNF016000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Curiosities & Wonders
JNF067000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Bedtime & Dreams
JNF052020 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science | Customs, Traditions, Anthropology
JNF067000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Bedtime & Dreams
JNF052020 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science | Customs, Traditions, Anthropology
Library of Congress categories
Bedtime
Sleep
Night
Curiosities and wonders
Illustrated works
Sleep
Night
Curiosities and wonders
Illustrated works
School Library Journal
GR 1-5-How would you like to sleep underwater, in space, or in a tree? This anthology is a literal collection of bedtime stories, filled with snippets about sleep, beds, snoring, dreaming, world records, outer space, and the night sky. The text uses a conversational and engaging tone, and children will become well versed in everyday facts and obscure information on this familiar topic. The book's colloquial voice is relaxing and rhythmic. Various artists contributed to the illustrations; the dream-like images feature a wide color palette. The text provides a credible look at facts from various cultures and time periods. For example, the section "What Are Dreams?" discusses the science of dreams as well as the cultural significance of dreamcatchers. The extensive back matter includes sources, an index, a glossary, and bios of all the contributors. While the collection is thorough, each short section is straightforward. Each informational excerpt is like a lullaby without a song. VERDICT This collection will have kids snoring in the best kind of way. --Jamie Jensen, Wayne Cox Elem. Sch., Roanoke, TX
Copyright 2020 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission. Britannica Group
Christopher Lloyd graduated with a double-first class degree in history from Cambridge University. Christopher became Technology Editor with The Sunday Times newspaper in London and is now a bestselling author of more than fifteen books on world history including What on Earth Happened? (Bloomsbury), the series of What on Earth Timeline Wallbooks, Absolutely Everything! and more. He is in great demand as a lecturer and public speaker throughout the world, including at TEDx talks, conferences, educational seminars, museums, festivals and schools.
J. E. Luebering is Executive Editor of Encyclopaedia Britannica. He lives in Chicago, Illinois.
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