Did you know that there is more than one calendar? While the most commonly used calendar was on the year 2000, the Jewish calendar said it was the year 5760, while the Muslim calendar said 1420 and the Chinese calendar said 4698. Why do these differences exist? How did ancient civilizations keep track of time? When and how were clocks first invented?
Find answers to all these questions and more in this incredible trip through history.
Did you know that there is more than one calendar? While the most commonly used calendar was on the year 2000, the Jewish calendar said it was the year 5760, while the Muslim calendar said 1420 and the Chinese calendar said 4698. Why do these differences exist? How did ancient civilizations keep track of time? When and how were clocks first invented?
Find answers to all these questions and more in this incredible trip through history.
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The Story of Clocks and Calendars
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The Story of Clocks and Calendars
48Paperback(Reprint)
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780060589455 |
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Publisher: | HarperCollins |
Publication date: | 11/02/2004 |
Edition description: | Reprint |
Pages: | 48 |
Sales rank: | 113,577 |
Product dimensions: | 9.25(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.00(d) |
Age Range: | 6 - 10 Years |