calendars

Simple text and color photographs describe the units and tools used to measure time.

Introduces readers to the basic features of calendars and clocks, such as dates and numerals. Readers will learn how to use these features to track time and keep organized.

This book focuses on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day-the two-day public holiday that is probably the most widely celebrated holiday in the world-and Chinese New Year, which is celebrated by more than 1 billion people every year.

"From seconds to years, learn about time and the tools used to measure it"--Provided by publisher.

Lists holidays and multicultural events from around the world for every day of the year, and suggests three activities based on significant events for each day.

Provides an annotated listing of the holidays, religious observances, birthdates of famous individuals, and historical events that occur on each day of the calendar year in countries around the world.

Presents a day-by-day directory of special days, weeks, and months during the year 2007, including historical anniversaries, astronomical phenomena, worldwide festivals, sporting events, national and international holidays, and celebrity birthdays. Includes a guide to milestone anniversaries in 2007, a selection of date-related references, and a searchable CD-ROM.

Explores the excitement each calendar month brings, from seasons to birthdays.

Uses humor in both text and illustrations to describe the history of clocks and calendars and how important they have become.