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Time Book: A Brief History From Lunar Calendars to Atomic Clocks
By Martin Jenkins
Illustrated by Richard Holland
A beautifully illustrated look at the idea 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 digital watches and precise time-keeping methods of today. A companion to "The Museum Book", written by Martin Jenkins and illustrated by Richard Holland.
- An original and unique look at time throughout history, from early concepts of time to what it means to us today.
About the author
Martin Jenkins 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" illustrated by Chris Riddell, which won the 2005 Kate Greenaway Medal.
About the illustrator
Richard Holland is a talented new artist. "The Museum Book" was his first major work and it inspired him to develop a new collage style to reflect the historical aspect of Jan Mark's text.
ISBN:
9781406304060
Imprint:
Walker Books
Distributor:
TL Distribution in Australia & Macmillan Publishers in New Zealand
Binding:
Hardback
Release Date:
April 1, 2009
Dimensions:
210 x 300mm, 56pp
Stock Status:
Backlist title
Australian RRP:
$29.95
New Zealand RRP:
$34.99
Stock Level:
In Stock