Bennett, Paul, 1954-

Time / by Paul Bennett. - 29 pages : illustrations (some color), maps, portraits ; 25 cm. - Snapping-turtle guide. The history of . - Snapping-turtle guide. History of. .

Includes index.

What is time? -- Biological clocks -- The seasons -- Ancient timekeeping -- Breaking time -- Today's dates -- Timekeeping (Using the elements ; The mechanical clock ; In today's world) -- Timetables -- Keeping the world on time -- Looking back in time -- Geological time -- Space time -- The fourth dimension -- Did you know?

A broad look at all aspects of time, from the changing seasons to timekeeping past and present - Big Bang theory - Circadian rhythm - Stonehenge - Fourth dimension - Atomic clock.

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