Have you ever wondered who came up with time zones, or why we adjust our clocks at daylight savings time? This entertainingly written, generously illustrated book, drawn from a popular exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, provides the answers to these and dozens of other questions about time. "On Time" showcases unusual timepieces from the museum's collection, such as Helen Keller's pocket watch and the earliest bedside alarm clocks, and brings to life some of the lesser-known characters and ...
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Have you ever wondered who came up with time zones, or why we adjust our clocks at daylight savings time? This entertainingly written, generously illustrated book, drawn from a popular exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, provides the answers to these and dozens of other questions about time. "On Time" showcases unusual timepieces from the museum's collection, such as Helen Keller's pocket watch and the earliest bedside alarm clocks, and brings to life some of the lesser-known characters and events that have shaped the way we think about time today. -- A rich, informative text will be lavishly illustrated with over 175 full-color illustrations and there will be detailed captions throughout.
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Add this copy of On Time: How America Has Learned to Live Life By the to cart. $2.61, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Bulfinch.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Add this copy of On Time: How America Has Learned to Live Life By the to cart. $23.00, very good condition, Sold by Hourglass Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Vancouver, BC, CANADA, published 2002 by Little, Brown & Company for The Smithsonian Institution.
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Near Fine in Near Fine, Not Price Clipped jacket. Book First Edition stated on verso of title page; minor wear; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition; well illustrated with both black and white and color photographs and drawings.
