The Awesome Power of Sleep: How Sleep Supercharges Your Teenage Brain

by Nicola Morgan

The Awesome Power of Sleep is an informative nonfiction book about the science of sleep for humans in general, but with a focus on the special biology of teenagers. Readers get an overview of concepts such as circadian rhythm, melatonin, different stages of sleep, sleep problems and disorders, and dreaming. Having established the importance of sleep for learning and memory and for our overall mental and physical health, the author goes on to offer plenty of practical advice on how to get adequate sleep, including a list of online resources. The Awesome Power of Sleep is a useful read not only for teenagers but for their parents too.

Ages 11+