a great nonfiction book about all the things that happen once we go to sleep. All the fun creatures of the night are detailed in these pages with great facts for everyone

Extremely quick, but engaging. Illustrations that match the theme, and the theme in itself is a particular interest of mine. Fascinating and atmospheric.

I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I was drawn to this book because of the beautiful, bright cover. The book was very informative without being boring. The illustrations throughout are good and match well with the content.

Here are my pros and cons for Childhoods of Famous People:

Pros
1. I loved this book! It is chock full of facts about all kinds of things that happen after the sun goes down!
2. There is nothing scary it in this book. It is all about nocturnal animals, dreaming, stars, moons, light pollution, the importance of sleep, and other nighttime phenomena.
3. The information is presented in an interesting and relatable way that will definitely appeal to the targeted age group.
4. The illustrations by Josh Holinaty were creative and beautiful. You will experience darkness via the imagery.
5. The book has a glossary, and index, and some suggested reading for further study.

Cons
None.

Summary
If you have a child who is afraid of the dark, this book may help them understand that nighttime doesn’t have to be scary. Understanding what goes on in the dark is a first step in eliminating the fear.

The book is informative, fun, and enlightening (no pun intended!). I think it would appeal to kids interested in animals, outer space, dreams, or just the nighttime in general.

Thank you NetGalley and Kids Can Press for a free eARC of this book, which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

This is a fascinating peek at what goes on when the sun goes down. There were many things I didn’t know, such as the fact that human brains clean themselves when we sleep.
I love the colourful illustrations and diagrams. The text is easy to understand, very well written, and well organized in chapters broken up into small sections. This book presents an abundance of facts about the night-time behaviours of humans, animals, and plants, as well as objects in our solar system. I was especially interested to learn about the effects of light pollution.
This is a book that belongs in a classroom to be referenced again and again. I would also purchase a copy to read with my children.
Thank you to Kids Can Press and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book.

A great teaching tool for learning why our bodies need sleep and what animals, insects, and plants are doing during the night. There’s also a section on the night sky and what we can see at night. Very fun and informative!

SO many interesting information in this book! Moreover, these are things that happen while we are sleeping! So while we rest, someone else observe the nature and our surrounding. From how our boy works during night time to animals who live in the night, what plants do in the night, to stars and planets.

I loved this very much! The characters, the actions and even the plot itself! Very inspiring for my own book too!

I can see how “In the Dark” will be read and passed from student to student in the classroom. It’s a fascinating read about all kinds of different questions about what goes on at night. My personal favorite is discussing the importance of sleep. As most kids like to stay up, they spend most of the school year tired, which affects their learning, concentration, and moods. “In the Dark” give an opportunity to chat about the importance of sleep and get kids to build healthy habits. The book introduces many science subjects in a friendly way. The topics are concise and interesting, just right for additional inquiry. This is a must-have in every classroom grades 2 - 5. :)

I thought that this book was excellent!

It is well written, well laid out and has some brilliant illustrations.

It gives the science of what happens at night to us, the plants and planets in simple terms that do not get you bogged down with too much science.

It is a fascinating read – 5 stars from me for this one – very highly recommended!

In the Dark is a small magical book discussing nearly everything after the sun sets and the night skies and wildlife come to life. This is a perfect quick reference book for educators or interpreters wanting to share quick and factual information.

Facts from why stars twinkle, to echolocation, to animal night vision. One major takeaway from the book that I did not know was that there are only 88 officially recognized constellations. You look up into that night sky and could easily believe there are more than 88!

The illustrations are a perfect blend of black, grey, white, blue and purple. to go with the dark theme. With each illustration being well-defined with the right amount of information to make you more curious to learn more.

This book is all about the dark. This children's book teaches about sleeping and why we need it as well as other facts about everything related to night including night time animals. It even mentions how plants behave differently during the night, which is interesting. There is so much to learn in this book and it is set up in a creative way. The illustrations are well done in a graphic novel style that will appeal to most youth. Children in elementary through middle school will enjoy the set up as well as the information. Exploring this book is engaging and extremely informational. If working on a research paper this is a good source.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book for review.
This is a book aimed at children designed to explain what happens when the world turns dark at the end of each day. I’m not ashamed to admit that I learnt quite a few interesting things here (like a tip to stop boring is to tape a tennis ball to the snorer’s back- will be trying that out on the husband). This book covers so much from human sleep and dreams, to night animals, to plants, and planets- it really is crammed with fascinating facts. There’s a good balance of text to images and I think this will keep kids and adults alike entertained and educated.

If you have a child who loves to learn new things this is a awesome book. This book teaches young readers about sleep patterns, why we snore and dream, how animals function differently at night, the moon and stars and Auroras. I personally enjoyed this book and will be using it in my classroom.

I’m so thankful to have received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC for review.
From sleep patterns to night visions, this book has covered up the awesome things happening in lives of humans, animals and plants at night. A book with such fun informations and vibrant illustrations is perfect for children.

I read this book with my kids. They were excited by the premise and the text and illustrations kept their interest for several nights in a row.

In the Dark: The Science of What Happens at Night was an interesting and informative foray into the science behind all things nocturnal. It explains what happens to you when you are sleeping, why we need to sleep, what dreams are, what creatures are most active at night. It explains night vision, how creatures get about in the dark, plant life at night, the night sky. Night-time is anything but boring, quiet, and still, as so many kids think. So much goes on while we are laying unconscious in our beds. This non-fiction picture book brings new meaning to the word "Nightlife."

The illustrations are excellent, bringing color, whimsy and fun to otherwise dull diagrams of (for example) the human brain and the optical system of cats. Excellent for kids who wouldn't otherwise pick up a science-oriented book. There's even some comic-style spreads.

Fun, Fact-Filled Book about the Night

As a creature of the night myself my entire life—which is why I wanted to work the night shift as a nurse—I found this book for tweens and teens about all sorts of things that happen to living entities in the dark and some about the night sky to be a lot of fun. The book is broadly divided into looking at what happens in the dark to humans (especially during sleep), nocturnal creatures, plant life, and the night sky. The book goes into a surprising amount of scientific detail for a book like this, including what happens in the brains of humans, the physiology of animals (including adaptations), changes to the cells of plants and the why and how of moonlight gardens, and inhabitants of the night sky like meteors. Some of this is presented almost in a graphic novel style, which I think would appeal to tweens and teens. The book is also interactive to some extent, asking the reader if they've ever seen or experienced particular things at night. If you have a kiddo who likes to stay up late like I did when I was a kid or one who is simply interested in science, this book is a great read.

I received an electronic ARC from Kids Can Press through NetGalley.
Science presented in easy to follow text. Betik takes the reader through what happens in the human body at night before turning to other animals and space exploration. The paragraph and graphics format allow readers to view and process the facts provided. The connections work as Betik moves from topic to topic.
Glossary, sources and index included at the end of the book.

In the Dark is a great informational book about the night and after dark. It covers topics from the science behind it, to plants and animals, and even the night sky! The illustrations are absolutely beautiful and I love the colors. I would say adults and kids could both learn a lot from this book. The topics are great and very informational. Definitely recommend.

I don't even know where to start with this one. What an excellent children's non-fiction book about the night. Covering off so many elements from sleep to dreams, to snoring and other noises, to animals and plants, and even outer space! There's too much to mention. Children will love all the topics, explained in fun and informative ways, and assisted with fantastic illustrations displayed like a graphic novel. Well done!