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Britannica's 5-Minute Really True Stories for Bedtime Britannica Group

Britannica's 5-Minute Really True Stories for Bedtime By Britannica Group

Britannica's 5-Minute Really True Stories for Bedtime by Britannica Group


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Summary

Go on a journey of wonder and learning in the 5 minutes before bedtime with this collection of true stories about sleep

Britannica's 5-Minute Really True Stories for Bedtime Summary

Britannica's 5-Minute Really True Stories for Bedtime: 30 Amazing Stories: Featuring frozen frogs, King Tut's beds, the world's biggest sleepover, the phases of the moon, and more by Britannica Group

Why do we sleep? Do animals dream? Where is the oldest bed in the world? In this compendium of 5-minute true stories, you will travel to Ancient Egypt to explore the five beds of Tutankhamun, jet off into space to see how astronauts get ready for bed, and plunge underwater to learn how hibernating turtles breathe through their bottoms. With up-to-the-minute, expert information and stunning illustrations, this book is the ultimate brainy bedtime companion for young children.

Britannica's 5-Minute Really True Stories for Bedtime Reviews

There is something thrilling about facts that are often stranger than fiction.

-- Joanna Lumley * The Telegraph *

Nonfiction lovers will enjoy these short and intriguing pieces about the night: the starry skies, record-breaking beds, space travel, nocturnal jobs and animals.

* The Times *

A brightly illustrated anthology of short factual pieces on the theme of 'night', from how sharks sleep, to what causes the Northern Lights.

-- Claire Allfree * The Telegraph *

This beautifully illustrated anthology occupies a curious space between a reference book and bedtime fables.

* Big Issue North *

Why do we sleep? Where is the oldest bed in the world? How do sharks snooze underwater? This compendium of 30 Britannica verified true stories about bedtime takes you on a journey of wonder and learning to find out the answers to all this and more.

* The Telegraph *

About Britannica Group

Britannica Group is a global education leader with over 250 years of dedication to seeking out facts and providing insight into the mysteries of the universe. Britannica's mission to inspire curiosity and the joy of learning helps build the world's future thinkers and innovators.

Additional information

GOR010753739
9781912920648
1912920646
Britannica's 5-Minute Really True Stories for Bedtime: 30 Amazing Stories: Featuring frozen frogs, King Tut's beds, the world's biggest sleepover, the phases of the moon, and more by Britannica Group
Used - Very Good
Hardback
What on Earth Publishing Ltd
20201015
192
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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