Summertime Sleepers

Written by Melissa Stewart · Illustrated by Sarah Brannen

Discover the secret world of animals that sleep through summer's heat.

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40 pages· 1030L

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Bookroo's summary

Uncover the hidden lives of creatures that estivate, sleeping through summer's heat to survive. From ladybugs to lungfish, explore how twelve unique animals adapt to harsh conditions. What secrets do they hold in their summer slumber? Dive into a world where survival means sleeping through the hottest days, and learn the fascinating reasons behind their seasonal dormancy. With vivid illustrations and engaging text, this journey reveals the mysteries of nature's summer sleepers.

From the publisher

Everyone knows about animals that hibernate in the winter. But it’s time to discover animals that sleep all summer long! All science classrooms discuss animals that hibernate during winter months, but few know about animals that estivate–a prolonged sleep during hot or dry periods. Dual layers of text awaken readers to the reasons estivating animals become dormant–whether it’s because warm weather threatens food supply or to avoid increased body temperatures. From the ladybug to the salamander, from the lungfish to the desert hedgehog, twelve estivating animals and their habits–both when sleeping and awake–are explained through clear text and elegant watercolor illustrations that create a scrapbook feel.