Keeping Healthy: Why Do I Sleep?
Angela Royston(Author)
Words & Pictures (Publisher)
Book
Paperback/Softback
24 pages
978-1-78493-733-1 (ISBN)
Description
What happens if you don't sleep well? Which parts of your body never sleep? How many hours of sleep does your body need? Find the answers to these questions and much, much more in this picture-packed introduction to the human body. An ideal first introduction to biology and health, Why do I sleep? explores the human body and the importance of sleep with fun experiments and activities.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 5 to 8 years
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 210 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78493-733-1 (9781784937331)
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Persons
ANGELA ROYSTON has written lots of science books for children, including several series on the human body, health, animals, ecology and space. She grew up in Scotland and now lives in London. Angela enjoys travelling, walking, reading and spending time with her family.
Kristina Routh is a medical doctor and writer, with over 20 years' experience providing medical oversight on a range of projects. She gained a degree in Medicine from the University in Bristol and has worked in the NHS, and as a senior lecturer at the University of Birmingham.
Kristina Routh is a medical doctor and writer, with over 20 years' experience providing medical oversight on a range of projects. She gained a degree in Medicine from the University in Bristol and has worked in the NHS, and as a senior lecturer at the University of Birmingham.
Content
Why do we sleep? 4
Our sleeping body 6
At bedtime 8
Getting enough sleep 10
Dreams 12
Waking up at night 14
Not enough sleep 16
Daytime sleeping 18
Resting and relaxing 20
Glossary 22
Index 23
Next steps 24
Our sleeping body 6
At bedtime 8
Getting enough sleep 10
Dreams 12
Waking up at night 14
Not enough sleep 16
Daytime sleeping 18
Resting and relaxing 20
Glossary 22
Index 23
Next steps 24