Innholdsfortegnelse for July/August 2016 i Click Science and Discovery Magazine for Preschoolers and Young Children

The Big Sleep We say that some animals sleep for the winter, but they really hibernate. What’s the difference? A sleeping animal’s body relaxes and slows, but a hibernator’s body practically shuts down. That helps it save energy in winter, when food is scarce. Arctic ground squirrels curl up underground for eight months a year. During that time, their hearts and breathing nearly stop, and their temperatures can drop to below freezing. Little brown bats are champion sleepers. They hibernate in damp caves all winter long. The rest of the year, they wake for only a few hours each night to hunt insects. During the day, they sleep hanging upside down in dark, cozy roosts. On Your Feet You might think that birds sleep in nests. Nope. Nests are for…

Charlotte Jane the Hearty came howling into the world with the sunrise. “Arr. She’s finer than a ship full of jewels,” said her mother, smiling. “Arr,” agreed her father. “Also,” said her mother, “she’s got oomph.” “Formidable oomph,” said her father. They were right. Her first words came early. Her first steps came late. She relished swashbuckling sessions, treasure hunts, and Fantastic Feats of Daring. “I like to get all the juice out of my days!” she would say. And bedtime was not juicy. “Sleep is your friend, little doubloon,” said her father. “No one can be hearty without it,” said her mother. Charlotte Jane did not agree. She began to go to bed later . . . and later . . . and later . . . until one…

Emma pulled the covers up over her head. She pushed them back down. She tossed and turned, and then she called out, “Mom, I can’t sleep. Will you please read me another story?” Emma’s mother walked into the bedroom. She gently rubbed Emma’s cheek and said, “I’ve already read you two stories. Now it’s time to sleep.” “But I’m not tired,” Emma grumbled. “Let’s try your grammy’s busy body sleep solution,” said Mom. “Remind your feet how busy they were today.” Emma giggled. “OK, feet, you jumped and jumped when I played hopscotch with Leah. You must be tired. Nightynight.” She wiggled her toes one last time and then made her feet lie still. “Good,” said Mom. “Keep going.” She kissed the top of Emma’s head and quietly left the…