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. What happens in a second? A gnat beats its wings 1000 times. A hummingbird beats its wings 75 times. A shrew's heart beats 13 times. A bat squeaks and listens for an echo 10 times. A dropped stone falls 16 feet. Earth travels 18 miles in its trip around the sun....

Describes the concept of time and how it has been measured throughout history, using water clocks, sundials, calendars, and atomic vibrations.

Shows how to tell time using digital and standard clocks, in a book with photographs of puppies and kittens.

""Cluck, cluck . . . Clock, clock . . ." Chicken's timekeeping skills leave much to be desired and as result, Chicken is late to an important meeting! Now, Brutus is determined to teach him a lesson. But fear not! Sheep has a brilliant idea: teach Chicken how to tell time. However, Goat has a different idea: perhaps Chicken needs to master karate, don a disguise, or relocate to the North Pole. The suspense mounts as readers wonder: which of these...

"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...

Looks at the annual cycle of seasons and the way that some plants, animals, and people respond to the changes.