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:
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.
| ISBN: | 9780241709320 |
| Publication date: | 28th August 2025 |
| Author: | Alom Shaha, Rebecca Struthers |
| Illustrator: | Lucy Rose Cartwright |
| Publisher: | Dorling Kindersley Limited an imprint of Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 79 pages |
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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:
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.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed About Time and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-8 years old
About Time features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Science, Geography, Early years: time and seasons, Recommendations, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Educational: Humanities and social sciences, general, Educational material, First Concepts, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts
About Time is available in Hardback
About Time was written by Alom Shaha, Rebecca Struthers and published by Dorling Kindersley Limited an imprint of Dorling Kindersley Ltd
About Time has 79 pages
£13.49
