About Time: A Children's Guide to the History and Science of Time

Hardback Published on: 28/08/2025
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Synopsis

A children’s guide to the science and history of telling the time and clockmaking in a fun and interactive way.

This interactive book will help children aged 7-9 understand how clocks work and learn how to tell the time on various devices.

Time is central to our experience as humans, and it’s important for children to know not just how to tell the time, but also how to make the most of it. About Time uses fun and unique elements to teach children about the topic of time and introduce concepts like time zones and time management.

This time book for children offers:

  • Content written by experts in the field, a scientist and a Horologist (the study of time).
  • A unique book on an underrepresented topic, looking at how humans learned to measure time, how it shapes our lives and the amazing science behind time.
  • Interactive and practical activities for children to get involved with and learn about the subject.

This book combines the expertise of an award-winning watchmaker and a physics teacher to explore the mechanics and history of timekeeping whilst aligning with the national curriculum. With this book children can learn much more than just how to tell the time, they can also find out how clocks are built and even explore the history behind timekeeping and horology.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
  • ISBN: 9780241709320
  • Number of pages: 80
  • Dimensions: 283 x 224 x 15 mm
  • Interest age: From 7 years
  • Weight: 646g
  • Languages: English

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About Time
An absolutely fascinating and accessible nonfiction read perfect for KS2
Time is something with which we are all familiar and yet if we were asked to define it, I think that many of us would struggle. Something that is ever pres... READ MORE
Jacqui  Sydney
About Time
Discover how time shapes our lives
Co-written by watchmaker & historian, Rebecca Struthers (the first British person with a PhD in horology) and science writer & teacher Alom Shaha with pict... READ MORE
Minipreneur Book Reviews
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