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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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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.
Series: Britannica 5-Minute Really True Stories
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Britannica's 5-Minute Really True Stories for Bedtime
'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...Hardback$3299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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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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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: 300g
Pages: 192
About the Author
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.
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