Sleep Is for Everyone
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1974 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Sleep Is for Everyone

Written by Paul Showers · Illustrated by Wendy Watson

Part of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1 series

Discover why sleep is essential and what happens if you skip it.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 119 ratings
32 pages· 754 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Explore the science of sleep in this engaging picture book. Why do we get sleepy? What happens if we don't rest? Follow scientists as they uncover the mysteries of shut-eye, revealing why our brains need downtime. Perfect for curious young minds, this book answers the age-old question: 'Can't I stay up a little longer?'

From the publisher

Read and find out about sleep in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.Why do you get sleepy? When you feel tired, your body is telling you that it needs a rest. Everyone needs sleep. Babies need lots of sleep. Grown-ups need less. But no one can go without sleep for long.A team of scientists stayed awake for as long as they could to see what could happen. Read and find out some wide-eyed facts about the science of shut-eye.This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It’s a Level 1 Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: hands-on and visualacclaimed and trustedgreat for classroomsTop 10 reasons to love LRFOs: Entertain and educate at the same timeHave appealing, child-centered topicsDevelopmentally appropriate for emerging readersFocused; answering questions instead of using survey approachEmploy engaging picture book quality illustrationsUse simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skillsFeature hands-on activities to engage young scientistsMeet national science education standardsWritten/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the fieldOver 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids’ scientific interestsBooks in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
754
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
AD480L
Themes & topics
Books about sleepBooks about animalsBooks about healthBooks about the human body
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
41747
Publication
Published
May 1, 1997
First published
January 1, 1974
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064451413

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