Henry Humphrey Books
When Is Now?: Experiments With Time and Timekeeping Devices
Gives directions for making several time-keeping devices such as a sundial and water clock and discusses some ancient knowledge about measuring time.
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When is now?
Gives directions for making several time-keeping devices such as a sundial and water clock and discusses some ancient knowledge about measuring time.
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What is it for?
Explains the function of common city objects whose purpose is often not understood, such as manhole covers, "not for deposit of mail" boxes, and standpipe connections.
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What's inside?
Photographs and text reveal the inside of a lighthouse, ambulance, tugboat, safety-deposit vault, telephone exchange, bakery, and several other interesting sites.
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Sailing the high seas
Describes the 12-day voyage of 4 crew members aboard a ketch from Oriental, N.C., across the Atlantic Ocean to the Caribbean island of Antigua.
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