Even though we will devote a third of our lives to sleep, we still know remarkably little about its origins and purpose. Paul Martin's Counting Sheep answers these questions and more in this illuminating work of popular science.
An overview of that most vital, most underrated and most elusive of human activities, sleep. Paul Martin looks at the purposes of sleep, drawing on neuroscience and classic literature to do so.
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Our fortunes were once founded on sheep, and this book tells a story of wool and money and history, of merchants and farmers and shepherds, of English yeomen and how they got their freedom, and above all, of the soil.
One cold dark night when Sam can’t sleep, her mum suggests that she counts some sheep.
Essential reading for naturalists and conservationists. Highly recommended".--Library Journal.
The character from The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate helps animals big and small in this second book in a chapter book series by a Newbery Honor author.
A delightful remembrance of childhood in a country school. Contains Artley's (Memoirs of a former kid) charming drawings. A paper reprint of the 1982 agricultural history of Eastern Washington and the McGregor operations.
Callie Vee and Travis help animals big and small in this illustrated chapter book series for younger readers. In this second book in the Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet series, Callie takes a hands-on approach to animal doctoring.
Counting Sheep
When Axel Lindén leaves his literary life in the city for the farm he unexpectedly inherits—along with the ever-escaping flock of sheep that comes with it—he has a fairly naïve notion of what farm life will be: pure drudgery.
Count down to bedtime with five sleepy little sheep!
His dad tells him to count sheep, but it turns out that counting sheep is just the beginning - counting pythons and pirates, vampire bats and ghosts is a lot more fun!
The baby farm animals are all very tired, but they don't want to go to bed. Help them settle down to sleep as they count the sheep jumping through the starry night sky. Turn the dial and count the five soft-to-touch sheep.
Edward gets some unexpected company one night when he decides to count sheep.
Meet Uncle Champ.
Then it's a countdown to dream time. With energetic, bright illustrations and rhythmic text, this is a great introduction to the idea of counting by sets, a precursor to multiplication.
Counting Sheep: From Open Range to Agribusiness on the Columbia Plateau
For everyone who has ever needed to count sheep, as well as for anyone who appreciates fine design, this book represents the work of some of the most talented designers, artists, and illustrators in the world.
One sheep who can't sleep, counts.