Synopsis Traces the history and uses of various calendars, from the Chinese calendar, introduced in 26997 B.C., to the Gregorian calendar of today.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2002-02-01 | | Edition Description: | Illustrated |
| Size | | Height: | 11.8 in | | Width: | 9.0 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 16.8 oz |
Publisher's Note THE OFFICIAL "M&M'S"® BRAND HISTORY OF THE CALENDAR journeys back in time to recall the earliest calendars and how they were kept. Ancient man put notches on bone to trace the migratory patterns of the mammoth. Some people watched the phases of the Moon to help them mark the seasons, while others relied on the sun. Calendars have seen many changes since those early days. Somehow, though, none of these calendars was accurate enough, or comprehensive enough, for everyone. With the hilarious "M&M's"® Characters, Red and Yellow, as guides, learn why keeping track of passing time is not so easy and see what is in store for the future. Clever, colorful illustrations--complete with a timeline to guide young readers through the history of tracking time--enlighten this interesting and enjoyable look at history.
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