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  • About Time: A Children's Guide to the History and Science of Time by Rebecca Struthers book cover
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About Time: A Children's Guide to the History and Science of Time

by Rebecca Struthers

How people learned to measure time

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How people learned to measure time

Timekeeping brings together practical skills and a wider story about how people measure and organize their lives. The book connects learning to read clocks on different devices with the mechanics of how clocks work, how they are built, and the history of timekeeping. It also introduces topics such as time zones and time management, with interactive activities that invite children to explore the subject. This gives the guide a useful mix of everyday time-telling and the science behind the tools we use to track time.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children learning to tell time on different kinds of clocks and devices
  • Young readers curious about the history and science of clocks
  • Children who enjoy practical, interactive activities

Themes

Timekeeping and clockmakingScience of timeHistory of measuring timeTime zones and time management

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Book overview

A children's guide to the science and history of telling the time and clockmaking in a fun and interactive way.

This interactive book will help children aged 7-9 understand how clocks work and learn how to tell the time on various devices.

Time is central to our experience as humans, and it's important for children to know not just how to tell the time, but also how to make the most of it. About Time uses fun and unique elements to teach children about the topic of time and introduce concepts like time zones and time management.

This time book for children offers:
  • Content written by experts in the field, a scientist, and a Horologist (the study of time).
  • A unique book on an underrepresented topic, looking at how humans learned to measure time, how it shapes our lives, and the amazing science behind time.
  • Interactive and practical activities for children to get involved with and learn about the subject.

This book combines the expertise of an award-winning watchmaker and a physics teacher to explore the mechanics and history of timekeeping while aligning with the national curriculum. With this book children can learn much more than just how to tell the time, they can also find out how clocks are built and even explore the history behind timekeeping.
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