{"product_id":"the-story-of-clocks-and-calendars","title":"The Story of Clocks and Calendars by Betsy Maestro","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow in paperback--a comprehensive history of clocks and calendars from aroundthe world, from the distinction of B.C. and A.D. to the Gregorian calendar tothe year 2000, which marks two millennia of human achievement. Full color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed illustrations enhance the descriptions and add immensely to the overall success of the book.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Maestro puts things into perspective [with her] ability to sort out complicated facts and make them understandable.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetsy Maestro\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003etaught kindergarten and first grade for eleven years and earned a master's degree in elementary guidance. She has collaborated with her husband, Giulio, on more than forty-five books for young children, including \u003cem\u003eThe Story of the Statue of Liberty\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA More Perfect Union: The Story of Our Constitution\u003c\/em\u003e, an ALA Notable Book, as well as \u003cem\u003eDelivery Van: Words for Town and Country\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAll Aboard Overnight: A Book of Compound Words\u003c\/em\u003e. She lives in Connecticut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiulio Maestro \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eis an author and artist who has illustrated more than 100 books for young readers, including \u003cem\u003eLiberty or Death: The American Revolution: 1763-1783, \u003c\/em\u003ewhich was co-written with his wife, Betsy Maestro, and \u003cem\u003eWhat Do you Hear When Cows Sing: And Other Silly Riddles, \u003c\/em\u003ewhich was co-written with his son, Marco Maestro. He lives with his wife, Betsy, in Old Lyme, Connecticut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45835032363194,"sku":"9780060589455","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/files\/imageloader_84acc27e-1481-4178-8ab0-3914333f7d5b.jpg?v=1778255362","url":"https:\/\/naturenurture.shop\/products\/the-story-of-clocks-and-calendars","provider":"nature+nurture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}