"From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bite-sized pieces. Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry describes the fundamental rules and unknowns of our universe clearly--and with Tyson's characteristic wit, there's a lot of fun thrown in, too.This adaptation by Gregory Mone includes full-color...

What time is it? Long ago people told time by nature. They watched the changing Moon and seasons. No one knew the difference between a minute, an hour, or a day. Now, we have clocks all around us. We can easily figure out the time, day, or even how long a month is. This title will allow students to ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.

Through lyrical, rhyming text and vibrant artwork, young readers can explore twelve cultures around the world, learning all about their harvest festivals, days of thanks, ancient traditions and the activities associated with them.

"This non-fiction picture book explores time and how we think about it in a different way - as a series of events in the natural world (some of them directly observable, others not) that take place in a given unit of time. Steve Jenkins' extraordinary illustrations will accompany this engaging look at time. Just a Second is visualized as a linear series of illustrations and captions, starting with a second, a minute, an hour, a month, and a year....

"[This book] travels through the past and into the future to explore how humans have measured the passage of time."--P. [4] of cover.

"In this playful look at time, Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable introduce minutes, hours, years, and other basic units. The comical cats of the wildly popular Words Are CATegorical series show young readers how we measure time in different ways. Peppy rhymes, goofy illustrations, and kid-friendly examples turn learning into a fun time!"--Jacket flap.

Time is usually a confusing topic for the youngest learners. They know the words but the concept is abstract. In this cheerful, entertaining narrative, however, the days of the week become comprehensible to beginning readers. Just as in real life, the text reflects the order of days as well as how events often happen on certain days. The inviting volume, supported by carefully chosen photographs, encourages readers to recognize and practice days-of-the-week...

"Explains to the reader about mathematical time."--

Explains what time is and how people tell time, and looks at different segments of time, focusing on a year of seasons.

Humorous text explains the concept of time, from seconds to hours on both analog and digital clocks, from years to millennia on the calendar.