The Story Of Clocks And Calendars
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The Story of Clocks and Calendars
Author | : Betsy Maestro |
Publsiher | : Harper Collins |
Total Pages | : 52 |
Release | : 2004-11-02 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780060589455 |
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Travel through time with the maestros as they explore the amazing history of timekeeping! Did you know that there is more than one calendar? While the most commonly used calendar was on the year 2000, the Jewish calendar said it was the year 5760, while the Muslim calendar said 1420 and the Chinese calendar said 4698. Why do these differences exist? How did ancient civilizations keep track of time? When and how were clocks first invented? Find answers to all these questions and more in this incredible trip through history.
The Story of Clocks and Calendars
Author | : Betsy Maestro |
Publsiher | : Follettbound |
Total Pages | : 48 |
Release | : 2004-11-01 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : 1415567050 |
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The Story of Clocks and Calendars
Author | : Anonim |
Publsiher | : Lothrop Lee & Shepard |
Total Pages | : 48 |
Release | : 1999-04-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 0688145485 |
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Discusses the year 2000 as a milestone marking two thousand years of human achievement, as a threshold leading into a new millennium, and as an important anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ.
The Story of Clocks and Calendars
Author | : Betsy Maestro,Giulio Maestro |
Publsiher | : Turtleback Books |
Total Pages | : 48 |
Release | : 2004-11-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1417814691 |
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Discusses the year 2000 as a milestone marking two thousand years of human achievement, as a threshold leading into a new millennium, and as an important anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ.
A History of Time
Author | : Paul R. Wonning |
Publsiher | : Mossy Feet Books |
Total Pages | : 108 |
Release | : 2024 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9182736450XXX |
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Discover the fascinating history of time, clocks, calendars and time zones. A History of Time reveals the journal of the development of how humans keep track of time, including daylight saving time. Clock history, calendar history, history of time zones, sundial, hourglass history, daylight saving time
It s About Time
Author | : Liz Evers |
Publsiher | : Michael O'Mara |
Total Pages | : 172 |
Release | : 2013-08-25 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9781782430872 |
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From the ice-age recordings of moon cycles and the earliest calendars, to modern wristwatches and quantum clocks, time and its effects have always enthralled mankind. We've spent centuries developing new ways of measuring time, describing it and quantifying it, and such methods have given rise to some of the most technically and aesthetically beautiful devices ever invented. This book is a tribute to timekeeping in its many forms and takes in the most significant creations as well as countless time trivia - peppered with time-related anecdotes and quotes, this really is an essential handbook for anyone fascinated by the fourth dimension.
You Wouldn t Want to Live Without Clocks and Calendars
Author | : Fiona Macdonald,David Antram |
Publsiher | : The Salariya Book Company |
Total Pages | : 40 |
Release | : 2021-02-02 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781910184912 |
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The invention of clocks and calendars has been very important in shaping the progress of human civilisation. This book tells their story, from early timekeeping methods and devices, and the formation of the modern Western calendar, to the creation of extremely accurate digital clocks. You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Clocks and calendars! is part of a brand-new science and technology strand within the internationally acclaimed You Wouldn’t Want to Be series. The clear, engaging text and humorous illustrations bring the subject to life and stimulate young readers' curiosity about the world around them. Specially commissioned cartoon-style illustrations in full colour make these books attractive and accessible even to reluctant readers. Information is conveyed through captions, labels and humorous speech bubbles in addition to the main text. Illustrated sidebars headed ‘How It Works’, ‘Top Tip’ or ‘You Can Do It’ supply more facts, describe simple, safe experiments, or steps that readers can take to help make the world a better place. Each volume includes a timeline and a list of ‘Did You Know?’ facts.
The Time Book
Author | : Martin Jenkins |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Clocks and watches |
ISBN | : 140632373X |
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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.