In "Just a Second," an award-winning author-illustrator brings forth unique ways to think about time beyond the hands we see every day on a ticking clock, from the flap of a vulture's wing to the life of a mayfly. Full color.

Reviews

"This subtly philosophical examination of time, scale, and the mechanics of life is all but certain to leave readers reconsidering the world and their place in it."-- "Publishers Weekly", starred review "This is a fascinatingly different way to approach natural history as well as time..."-- "Bulletin" "Jenkins renders this package both eye-catching and mind boggling. Teachers will find good jumping-off points here for math, science, and history discussions."-- "School Library Journal", starred review