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
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Britannica's 5-Minute Really True Stories for Bedtime by Britannica Group is a delightful children's book that presents a collection of fascinating facts and tales about the world, designed to be read in just five minutes. Each story combines engaging narratives with true facts to offer a bedtime adventure that educates and entertains young readers, all delivered in a way to spark curiosity and wonder.
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This book may appeal to you if your child enjoys learning amazing facts while winding down for bedtime. Each quick story combines educational content with delightful storytelling, making it perfect for curious young minds who love exploring the world around them before they drift off to sleep.

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Britannica's 5-Minute Really True Stories for Bedtime

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

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'I came away with a spring in my step, feeling a little younger and a little wiser for it.' - Joanna Lumley, BookBrunch

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, Britannica's 5-Minute Really True Stories for Bedtime is the ultimate brainy bedtime companion for young children.

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i>Britannica's 5-Minute Really True Stories for Bedtime receives praise for its fascinating blend of fact and storytelling, focusing on night-related themes. Reviewers highlight its engaging, short stories about topics like space, nocturnal animals, and phenomena such as the Northern Lights, making it ideal for nonfiction lovers. The book is noted for its beautiful illustrations and balance between being a reference guide and a bedtime story collection.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781912920648

Publisher: What on Earth Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Britannica Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 197.0mm

Height: 267.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Britannica GroupΒ 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.

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