Albany Junior High School Library

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48 p. : col. ill.
Provides an overview of how we have measured time using calendars and clocks, beginning with prehistoric ''calendar sticks'' and stone structures, and continuing through to today's ultra-precise atomic clocks. Looks at the Julian and Gregorian calendars, as well as the Jewish, Muslim, and traditional Chinese calendars. Discusses how science, history, and societal differences have influenced the calendar. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.