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

Jenkins, MartinHolland, Richard(Illustrated by)
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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.

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Product Details
Walker Books Ltd
140632373X / 9781406323733
Paperback / softback
529.7
07/06/2010
United Kingdom
English
57 p. : ill. (chiefly col.)
30 cm
Children's (6-12) Learn More
Quiz No: 217613, Points 1.00, Book Level 6.70,
Middle Years - Key Stage 2 Learn More
Reprint. Originally published: 2009.