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The Time Book: A Brief History from Luna Calendars to Atomic Clocks
By Martin Jenkins
Illustrated by Richard Holland
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.
- Companion volume to The Museum Book by Jan Mark.
- Stunning illustrations from a talented new artist bring the subject to life.
About the author
Martin Jenkins is a conservation biologist and consultant for the WCMC, a UN organization concerned with conservation and the environment. He has won several awards for his work including the 1998 TES Information Book of the Year Junior Award for The Emperor's Egg, and he is the reteller of Jonathan Swift's Gulliver (9781406301748), illustrated by Chris Riddell, which won the 2005 Kate Greenaway Medal. He lives in Cambridge.
ISBN:
9781406323733
Imprint:
Walker Books
Distributor:
TL Distribution in Australia & Macmillan Publishers in New Zealand
Binding:
Paperback
Release Date:
June 1, 2010
Dimensions:
210 x 300mm, 64pp
Stock Status:
Frontlist Title
Australian RRP:
$16.95
New Zealand RRP:
$18.99
Stock Level:
In Stock