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- Title
- The Time Book: A Brief History from Lunar Calendars to Atomic Clocks
- Author
- Jenkins, Martin
- Publisher
- Candlewick (edition )
- Publication year
- 2009
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- Dust Jacket Included
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 076364112X
- ISBN 13
- 9780763641122
- Illustrator
- Bolland, Richard
Its about time! A fascinating primer explores what it means and how it has been measured, from the waggles of a honeybee to the workings of an atomic clock.
What is time? Why does it fl y when were having fun? When did we start keeping track of it and why do we measure it in such bizarre ways? Explore these and many other timely questions, such as how the first calendars and clocks were invented, why February is such an odd month, and what strange and wonderful things Einstein discovered about the nature of time itself. Martin Jenkinss clear, conversational narrative on the history of timekeeping combines with Richard Hollands quirky mixed-media collages for a compelling look at that mysterious thing we call time.
What is time? Why does it fl y when were having fun? When did we start keeping track of it and why do we measure it in such bizarre ways? Explore these and many other timely questions, such as how the first calendars and clocks were invented, why February is such an odd month, and what strange and wonderful things Einstein discovered about the nature of time itself. Martin Jenkinss clear, conversational narrative on the history of timekeeping combines with Richard Hollands quirky mixed-media collages for a compelling look at that mysterious thing we call time.
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About the Author
Martin Jenkins has written several nonfiction books for children, including THE EMPEROR'S EGG and APE. He lives in Cambridge, England
Richard Holland is the illustrator of THE MUSEUM BOOK by Jan Mark. He lives in Essex, England.
Richard Holland is the illustrator of THE MUSEUM BOOK by Jan Mark. He lives in Essex, England.
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