Bibliograph

The magic of sleep, a fascinating guide to the world of slumber, written and illustrated by Vicky Woodgate

Type

Label

The magic of sleep, a fascinating guide to the world of slumber, written and illustrated by Vicky Woodgate

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The magic of sleep

Oclc number

1224593185

Responsibility statement

written and illustrated by Vicky Woodgate

Sub title

a fascinating guide to the world of slumber

Summary

We spend about 26 years of our lives sleeping, but how much do you really know about what happens when your head hits the pillow? This book answers all your questions about what goes on in your head when you snooze, including the difference between light and deep sleep, where dreams come from, and how essential sleep is to staying healthy.

Table Of Contents

What is sleep? -- Sleeping positions -- Larks and owls -- The body -- Stages of sleep -- Dreams -- Nightmares -- History, myths, and legends -- Sleep through history -- Beds through time -- Myths and legends -- The night sky -- Humans and sleep -- Night work -- How and where -- How much sleep? -- The map of sleep -- Sleep in nature -- Sky -- Land -- Underground -- Underwater -- Who's awake? -- Sleep in numbers -- Plants -- Tips for better sleep -- True or false -- Mindfulness -- Dream journal -- Practical tips

Target audience

juvenile

Classification