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Jellyfish Snooze to Stay Strong
\"Feel a yawn coming on? We all need sleep. But why? A team of scientists studied jellyfish sleep. And their discoveries could help experts know more about how sleep helps us all. All living beings with a brain sleep. That’s when the brain stores memories. And it’s when cells in the brain clean themselves. These cells are called neurons. They perform tasks during the day. They get their power from food. But this process makes waste. If the waste builds up, it can lead to diseases. These neurons wash away waste at night.\" (News-O-Matic) Learn how jellyfish studies reveal sleep helps repair neurons.
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How birds sleep
\"Every night, birds all over the world settle down for a good night's sleep. But how on earth do they do it? Some are rocked to sleep on the surface of choppy seas. Others nap high in the air, gliding on warm air currents. Still other doze off standing up--on one leg. Take a journey around the world to peek into the bedtime habits of many species of birds.\" -- inside front jacket flap.
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Animals through the night : sleepover at the zoo
How do animals fall asleep, where, and why? Once they're asleep how long do they stay asleep for? What goes on in their sleeping brains and bodies? And do they dream? Using cutting edge hidden infra-red cameras and thermal imaging technology, this film explores the unknown world of animals' sleep time. Filmed at Bristol Zoo, one of the oldest in the world, the programme moves from day to night through to dawn, following the key moments as animals reach their 'bedtime' and wake time. An expert team is on hand to unravel the mysteries of animal sleep as seen at the zoo, while the latest research reveals the secrets of sleep time in the wild. Ultimately the film searches for the answer to the biggest question of all - why do animals sleep at all?
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Sweet dreams, wild animals! : a story of sleep
\"Fourteen animals are featured in this delightful poem, including the cuddly koala, the hairy anteater, and the wise owl. Natural history notes explain how each animal sleeps, from the magnificent frigatebird that sleeps while flying hundreds of feet above the sea to the walrus that sleeps with its tusks anchored in floating ice. Illustrator Laurie Caple has captured these dozing animals in whimsical watercolors that will help any weary child fall to sleep with a smile. Treat your children, grandchildren, and yourself to this sure winner of a bedtime story.\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Fish and Snake: Sleeping
two illustrations of a fish and a snake sleeping by Kathryn Mitter
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Animal naps
Examines the sleeping habits and habitats of baby animals, including koalas, monkeys, seals, hedgehogs, foxes, and others.
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