Bibliograph

The time book, a brief history from lunar calendars to atomic clocks, by Martin Jenkins ; illustrated by Richard Holland

Type

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The time book, a brief history from lunar calendars to atomic clocks, by Martin Jenkins ; illustrated by Richard Holland

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The time book

Responsibility statement

by Martin Jenkins ; illustrated by Richard Holland

Sub title

a brief history from lunar calendars to atomic clocks

Summary

A beautifully illustrated look at the idea of time ? throughout time! When we first started measuring it, dividing it up, what early concepts of time were and what it means to us today. 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 digital watches and precise time-keeping methods of today. -- Publisher details

Target audience

juvenile

Classification