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The Time Book Martin Jenkins

The Time Book By Martin Jenkins

The Time Book by Martin Jenkins


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Summary

What is time? When did we first use it? Does it always work? How do animals tell time? This title offers look at time from the first calendars and clocks to the GPS watches and precise time-keeping methods of today.

The Time Book Summary

The Time Book: A Brief History from Lunar Calendars to Atomic Clocks by Martin Jenkins

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.

About Martin Jenkins

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. Richard Holland is a talented new artist. The Time Book is his second book for Walker. He lives in Essex.

Additional information

GOR003341358
9781406323733
140632373X
The Time Book: A Brief History from Lunar Calendars to Atomic Clocks by Martin Jenkins
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Walker Books Ltd
20100607
64
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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