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21) Just a second
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
"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....
22) T is for a time
Author
Series
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
T is for a Time Alphabet uses poetry and expository text to explore the concept of time, from explaining basic units of measurement to showcasing important scientific achievements. Topics include famous inventors (Albert Einstein and John Harrison) and important structures and landmarks (Kulkulkan Pyramid and Big Ben). Budding scientists will discover what world-famous stone structure is believed to be an early calendar, follow the voyages of explorer...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"In Los Angeles you can learn about the different times of the day while discovering the city: watch the sun rise over the mountains in the morning, play in the sand at the beach in the afternoon, and watch the City of Angels light up the sky in the evening"--
Author
Publisher
Happy Yak, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
It's 7 o'clock in the morning in Mexico, and Javier is eating his breakfast. He's having corn tortillas with beans and a glass of orange juice. And at exactly the same time... ...it's 8 o'clock in the morning in New York City. Kayla is getting her schoolbag ready. A yellow school bus will take her to the school gates. One Moment in Time is a lyrical celebration of diversity with a heartfelt message of unity. Featuring eleven different children, this...
Author
Series
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Perfect for fans of Dog Man who love nonfiction, this is the definitive, go-to book about everything AWESOME you EVER wanted to know about all things outer space Uncover a wealth of weird, wacky, and wild facts about our universe, from planets to supernovas to space travel and everything in-between, told in Mike Lowery's signature, acclaimed comic style with bright and energetic artwork, fresh framing devices, and hilarious jokes. This is the go-to...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
America's most celebrated astrophysicist invites young readers to explore the mysteries of the universe.
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...
31) A day at the zoo
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Beep and Boots are looking forward to a day out at the zoo, especially getting to see their favorite animal--the giraffe. But they have to keep an eye on the time or else they'll miss feeding time! It's all too easy to get distracted by lions, tigers, and tasty snacks--15 minutes here, half an hour there! Pretty soon, Beep and Boots realize they might be late. Will they make it to the giraffe enclosure in time?"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, an imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Written by an expert, Astrophysics for Babies is a colorfully simple introduction to the study of how physics and chemistry affect heavenly bodies in space"--Provided by publisher.
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