Exploring the evolution of timing in races, the book highlights the transition from manual stopwatches to digital timers, emphasizing the importance of accuracy in recording race times. It delves into the strict rules that govern racing to ensure fairness and precision, as well as the competitive spirit of athletes striving to break world records, where victories can be determined by mere fractions of a second.
The book explores the evolution of measurement, highlighting how early societies relied on natural measures such as body parts and familiar objects. It discusses significant units like the cubit and the mile, illustrating how these standards emerged from practical needs. The narrative emphasizes the importance of establishing consistent measurements, leading to the adoption of fixed units like the foot, defined as 12 inches, to enhance accuracy in measuring volume, weight, and time.
The evolution of firefighting technology is highlighted, showcasing the transition from horse-drawn carts to modern motorized fire engines capable of carrying large amounts of water. Fire hydrants play a crucial role in providing additional water supply during emergencies. Firefighters are depicted as dedicated professionals who wear protective gear and live at fire stations, ready to respond at a moment's notice to combat fires and ensure public safety.
The book explores the evolution of timekeeping, starting from ancient methods like observing the sun and moon to the invention of sophisticated devices such as quartz and atomic clocks. It highlights the significance of time in organizing our lives and notes the existence of various time zones across the globe, emphasizing that time is experienced differently in different regions.
The book explores the evolution of the Olympic Games from their ancient Greek origins to their modern iterations across over 20 different host cities. It highlights the significant economic impact on these cities, including the costs of housing and feeding athletes, which can reach around $10 billion. Additionally, the role of stadiums in facilitating spectator engagement and the boost in tourism for host cities are emphasized, showcasing the complex interplay between the Games and urban development.
This title is part of Pearson's Bug Club - the first whole-school reading programme that joins books and an online reading world to teach today's children to read. In this book: Sport is fun to do. What sport do you like best? This title is suitable for ages 4-5 (Red level)
This title is part of Pearson's Bug Club - the first whole-school reading programme that joins books and an online reading world to teach today's children to read. In this book: Join the time travel twins as they travel back in history. This title is suitable for ages 6-7 (Purple level)