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The time book a brief history from lunar calendars to atomic clocks

This book explores what time means and how it has been measured, from the waggles of a honeybee to the workings of an atomic clock.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Jenkins, Martin, 1959-
Other Authors:	Holland, Richard, 1976- (Illustrator)
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2009.
Edition:	1st U.S. ed.
Subjects:	Time > Juvenile nonfiction. Time measurements > Juvenile nonfiction. Calendar > Juvenile nonfiction. Clocks and watches > Juvenile nonfiction.
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Summary:	This book explores what time means and how it has been measured, from the waggles of a honeybee to the workings of an atomic clock.
Item Description:	Includes index.
Physical Description:	57 p. : ill. (some col.), map ; 31 cm.
Audience:	Lexile: 1200.
Awards:	A Junior Library Guild selection
ISBN:	9780763641122 (reinforced) 076364112X (reinforced)
Author Notes:	Martin Jenkins has written several nonfiction books for children, including THE EMPEROR'S EGG and APE. He lives in Cambridge, England Richard Holland is the illustrator of THE MUSEUM BOOK by Jan Mark. He lives in Essex, England.