Tools of Timekeeping: A Kid's Guide to the History and Science of Telling Time (Tools of Discovery Series) (Build It Yourself): A Kid's Guide to the ... of Telling Time, 15 Hands-on Activities - Softcover

"A mind-opening introduction to methods of computing and comparing time calculations...written in a spirited style." -- KLIATT "A fascinating glimpse into humanity's efforts to tame time." -- YES Mag: The Science Magazine for Adventurous Minds "A wonderful resource full of worthwhile activities. What fun!" -- The Why Files: Science Behind the News "An excellent book to help families explore the past and future of time and timekeeping." --Richard Paselk, PhD, curator, Scientific Instrument Museum at Humboldt State University "Lively text...a handy resource." -- VOYA Magazine "An excellent resource and learning tool in the classroom." -- Children's Literature "This resource would be valuable both for research and for interdisciplinary units where time concepts are included... Recommended." -- Library Media Connection "An excellent addition to any studies, this would be a particularly pleasurable way to enhance summer learning." --Eclectic Homeschool Online

Linda Formichelli writes for Family Circle, Men's Fitness, Psychology Today, Woman's Day, The Writer, Writer's Digest, and many other publications. She lives in Blackstone, Massachusetts.