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Tibaldo and the Hole in the Calendar
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4.1 out of 5
Based on 42 Ratings and 7 Reviews

Book Description
The story of how an eleven-year old boy growing up in 16th century Italy loses his birthday when the Gregorian calendar replaces the Julian calendar in 1582, and how he fights to prevent this loss. The author cleverly weaves elements of the cultural and scientific milieu of the time into an engaging and intelligent tale. Tibaldos father is a medical assistant, and his sister is a midwife. Thus, th... More
Book Information
PublisherSpringer Verlag
BindingHardcover (5 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages184
ISBN-100387949356
ISBN-13978-0387949352
Publication Date10/30/1997
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About Abner Shimony (Author) : Abner Shimony is a published author of children's books. Published credits of Abner Shimony include Tibaldo and the Hole in the Calendar, Tibaldo and the Hole in the Calendar.
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About J. Shimony (Illustrator) : J. Shimony is a published illustrator of children's books. Published credits of J. Shimony include Tibaldo and the Hole in the Calendar, Tibaldo and the Hole in the Calendar.
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