The Time Book

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

Paperback (07 Jun 2010)

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Publisher's Synopsis

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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781406323733
Publisher: Walker Books
Imprint: Walker Books and Subsidiaries
Pub date:
DEWEY: 529.7
DEWEY edition: 22
Number of pages: 57
Weight: 359g
Height: 300mm
Width: 207mm
Spine width: 300mm