The Time Book: A Brief History from Lunar Calendars to Atomic Clocks

by Martin Jenkins

Richard Holland (Illustrator)

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A beautifully illustrated look at the concept of time - throughout time!

What is time? When did we first use it? Does it always work? How do animals tell time? A fun and fascinating look at time from the first calendars and clocks to the GPS watches and precise time-keeping methods of today. When we started measuring it, dividing it up, what early ideas of time were and what it means to us right now - all the answers are here in this original and unique look at time throughout history.
  • ISBN10 076364112X
  • ISBN13 9780763641122
  • Publish Date 12 May 2009
  • Publish Status Out of Stock
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Candlewick Press (MA)
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 57
  • Language English