sleep behavior in animals

"It is commonly understood that sleep in some form or another is an almost universal phenomenon among animals, including humans. However, the specific reasons why we need sleep are not as clear. The articles in this volume explain what sleep is, the benefits it has on the mind and the body, and its role in cognitive and biological functions. It examines disorders that disturb normal sleep and what these disorders tell us about our need for sleep. It also considers what researchers have yet to discover about sleep and the methods they are using to try to improve our understanding"--Provided by publisher.

This book reveals the surprising sleeping habits of more than 20 bird species from around the world, including the parrots of Thailand, the ostriches of Australia and the pigeons of New York City.

Introduces young readers to animals that sleep in the summer instead of winter.

Side-by-side comparisons of the hibernation habits of different animals explore which animal would win in a "hibernator battle".

[Describes] why there is night, why we dream, why some creatures are most active at night, whether plants sleep, why stars twinkle in the night sky, and more"--Provided by publisher.

"Take a close look at the sleeping habits of meerkats, bats, horses, birds, and other animals around the world in a book for young nature enthusiasts . . ."--Provided by publisher.

"Discover how different animals sleep in this . . . illustrated bedtime board book"--OCLC.

Various baby zoo animals go to sleep.

"Read this book to learn more about dolphins and how they sleep"--Provided by publisher.

Although animals everywhere are sleeping, a youngster with an active imagination and a hefty to-do list resists bedtime with adventurous flair.