The Time Book
- ISBN-10
- 1406304069
- ISBN-13
- 9781406304060
- Category
- Clocks and watches
- Pages
- 64
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009
- Publisher
- Walker
- Author
- Martin Jenkins
Description
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.
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