calendar

Traces the history of the calendar from ancient times to the sixteenth century when the Gregorian calendar used today came into being.

Traces the history and uses of various calendars, from the Chinese calendar, introduced in 26997 B.C., to the Gregorian calendar of today.

Examines the history of man's effort to organize time in civilizations around the world, from one of the earliest calendars made 13,000 years ago, to the atomic clock in Washington D.C. which has been the planet's official time keeper since the 1960s.

Presents an introduction to the concept of the months of the calendar, in simple text with illustrations, and includes information on the seasons and how the calendar is divided. Includes glossary.

Describes the invention of the calendar, looks at early methods of organizing time, introduces the people who helped create the modern calendar, and discusses its importance and impact on modern culture.

Discusses the year 2000 as a milestone marking two thousand years of human achievement, as a threshold leading into a new millennium, and as an important anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Introduces young readers to the concepts of time, how and why it is measured, when the first calendars and clocks were invented, and other questions about time.

Color photos and simple text introduce the months of the year, naming a characteristic of each, such as which month is the shortest and which one begins the summertime.

An introduction to calendars, focusing on the days of the week.

Simple text and color photos introduce children to calendars and the concept of a "day," chronicling the events that shape a day in a typical American child's life.