Just a second : a different way to look at time / Steve Jenkins.
"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. 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. A cheetah can run 100 feet" -- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780618708963
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations, color maps ; 21 x 27 cm
- Publisher: Boston : Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2011.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- In one second -- In one minute -- In one hour -- In one day -- In one week -- In one month -- In one year -- Very quick -- Very long.
- Target Audience Note:
- 7-11.870L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR LG 5.2 0.5 146849.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Nature.
Nature > Juvenile literature.
Time.
Time > Juvenile literature.
Nature > Juvenile literature.
Available copies
- 27 of 27 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 27 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | JUV 529 JEN (Text) | 37810435084933 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
