The Book of Time

Explore the world of time with 'The Book of Time', a captivating hardback designed for young readers aged 8-12. This beautifully illustrated guide unravels the mysteries of time, weaving together science, mythology, and culture. Delve into the Maya calendar, Einstein's theories, and the fascinating ways different civilizations understand time. Learn about the Greek god Chronos, the Roman Janus, and the rebirth of the Phoenix through engaging chapters filled with vibrant illustrations and accessible language. Readers will discover how plants and animals perceive time, the importance of longitude and latitude in clock-making, and the history of iconic timepieces like sundials, chronometers, and the 12th-century elephant clock by Al-Jazari. 'The Book of Time' poses thought-provoking questions about the nature of time—can it be saved? Is efficiency more valuable than experience? Ideal for curious young minds, this enriching book encourages exploration, discussion, and a deeper understanding of the world around them. With 112 pages of delightful content and a size of 215 x 280 mm, it's a perfect addition to any young reader's library, making learning about time fun and engaging.

Author: Kathrin Koller Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 215 x 280 mm
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 06-03-2020

Unravel the mysteries of time, from the Maya calendar to Einstein’s wormholes, in this fun and fact-filled exploration for young readers. In this thought provoking book, curious readers will discover all kinds of fascinating information about how and why we think about time. Chapters on mythology discuss Chronos, Janus, and the legend of the Phoenix. Others look at how different cultures perceive time—as a straight line or in circles? Young readers will learn how animals and plants tell time, how the study of longitude and latitude is related to clocks, and why an hour used to last one hundred minutes. Along the way, they’ll encounter historic time pieces such as sundials, chronometers, and Al-Jazari’s famous 12th-century elephant clock. The book also invites readers to ponder important questions about what time means to us today: can you actually save time? Can you run out of it? And is it really better to accomplish more in less time? These concepts are introduced in accessible chapters and illustrated with vibrant drawings. Absorbing and worldenlarging, this elegant book explores a challenging concept in an engaging way that encourages discussion and further learning.