Seasons, calendars and clocks are all measures of time addressed in this volume. Explaining how people have measured time through the ages, and how time is measured today, the welcoming text in this resource comes alive with clear and colorful visuals, interesting side facts and anecdotes, and meaningful examples.
Chris Woodford writes popular science and technology books for adults and children. He studied Natural Sciences at Cambridge University. His books include the bestselling "Cool Stuff" series for Dorling Kindersley, and he also writes the popular science education website Explain that Stuff.