{"product_id":"understanding-time-the-science-of-clocks-and-calendars-1958","title":"Understanding Time: The Science of Clocks and Calendars, 1958","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Time: The Science of Clocks and Calendars, Beulah Tannenbaum and Myra Stillman, 1958 — Second Printing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Beulah Tannenbaum and Myra Stillman, illustrated by William D. Hayes, and published by Whittlesey House. The second printing of the 1958 original, this was a former school library copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA clear guide to the science of time for younger readers, covering sundials, water clocks, mechanical clocks, calendars, and the standardization of time zones.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated throughout with black and white line drawings by William D. Hayes, including diagrams of clock mechanisms, historical timekeeping devices, and maps of compass deviation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRed cloth hardcover in library binding; former school library copy with call number label on spine. Please review all photos carefully, and email me with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Old Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51639828545826,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/0709\/9951\/files\/IMG_6682.jpg?v=1778853192","url":"https:\/\/prettyoldbooks.com\/products\/understanding-time-the-science-of-clocks-and-calendars-1958","provider":"Pretty Old Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}