9780060589455-0060589450-The Story of Clocks and Calendars

The Story of Clocks and Calendars

ISBN-13: 9780060589455
ISBN-10: 0060589450
Edition: Reprint
Author: Betsy Maestro
Publication date: 2004
Publisher: HarperCollins
Format: Paperback 48 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780060589455
ISBN-10: 0060589450
Edition: Reprint
Author: Betsy Maestro
Publication date: 2004
Publisher: HarperCollins
Format: Paperback 48 pages

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The Story of Clocks and Calendars (ISBN-13: 9780060589455 and ISBN-10: 0060589450), written by authors Betsy Maestro, was published by HarperCollins in 2004. With an overall rating of 3.9 stars, it's a notable title among other History of Technology (Technology) books. You can easily purchase or rent The Story of Clocks and Calendars (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used History of Technology books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.6.

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Travel through time with the maestros as they explore the amazing history of timekeeping!

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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