About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking when they can go to the park or how much longer until their birthday. It is perfect for children who are beginning to grasp the abstract concept of time and need a concrete way to understand how humans have measured its passing throughout history. By connecting the numbers on a clock to the rotation of the Earth and the shadows on the ground, it turns a confusing invisible force into a fascinating piece of engineering. The book traces the evolution of timekeeping from ancient sundials and water clocks to the ultra-precise atomic clocks we use today. It speaks to a child's natural curiosity about how things work and instills a sense of pride as they master a complex adult skill. This is an ideal choice for parents of early elementary students who are transitioning from simply reading the clock to understanding the why and how behind the seconds, minutes, and hours.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and objective. There are no sensitive topics or high-stakes emotional conflicts.
