Families who loved About Time: A First Look at Time and Clocks by Bruce Koscielniak often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child starts asking questions about the invisible structures of their day, such as why we have twelve months or how people woke up on time before alarm clocks existed. It is a perfect choice for the curious child who is transitioning from learning to tell time to wanting to understand the 'why' behind the mechanics of our world. Through beautiful watercolor illustrations and clear, engaging prose, Bruce Koscielniak traces the evolution of timekeeping from the movement of the sun and shadows to the precision of modern atomic clocks. The book fosters a sense of wonder and historical continuity, helping children see themselves as part of a long human tradition of observing the natural world to create order and community. It is an ideal bridge between science and history for children in the primary grades.
