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Skurzynski, Gloria

On Time: From Seasons to Split Seconds

48 pp. | National | April, 2000 | Trade ISBN 0-7922-7503-9 $$17.95
(3) 4-6 Skurzynski presents an engaging account of the history of keeping track of time. Beginning with natural rhythms and patterns (sun and moon cycles, seasons) and progressing through human-constructed divisions, the book focuses on the technological and theoretical advances that prompted new conventions for timekeeping, even tackling relativity. Color photographs and illustrations are helpful and well integrated. Ind.
Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

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