By Alom Shaha, Rebecca Struthers (author) , Lucy Rose Cartwright (illustrator)
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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:
This book combines the expertise of an award-winning watchmaker and a physics teacher to explore the mechanics and history of timekeeping whilst 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 and horology.
Rebecca Struthers is the most qualified watchmaker in British history, becoming the first practitioner in her field to earn a PhD in the subject. She is the critically acclaimed author of Hands of Time, a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week, as well as being a multi-award-winning watchmaker, designer, and historian. Alom Shaha is a dad, science teacher and the author of Mr Shaha's Marvellous Machines and Mr Shaha's Recipes for Wonder, books of STEM based activities for families. He is also the author of Why Don't Things Fall Up? and has received fellowships recognising his creative approach to science communication from The British Science Association, The Nuffield Foundation, and The National Endowment for Science, Technology, and the Arts (NESTA).
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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).
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed About Time and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-8 years old
About Time features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Science, Geography, Early years: time and seasons, Recommendations, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Educational: Humanities and social sciences, general, Educational material, First Concepts, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts
Hardback. £13.49, down from the £14.99 cover price. In Stock.
About Time was written by Alom Shaha, Rebecca Struthers and published by Dorling Kindersley Limited an imprint of Dorling Kindersley Ltd
About Time has 79 pages
£13.49, reduced from £14.99. In Stock.
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