The main content of time footprint
Footprints of Time is a popular science work, the title of which comes from Gao Shiqi's poem Uncle Time. This paper introduces the peculiar function of rocks to record time, and explains the great significance of understanding this peculiar function of rocks, and stimulates the enthusiasm of teenagers to explore the mysteries of nature. The use of personification vividly shows the traces of time hidden in rocks of various shapes and sizes, so as to arouse people's desire for exploration and interest in reading.
The author of time footprint
The author of Footprints of Time is Tao Shilong. Tao Shilong is from Anyue County, Sichuan Province. He began to write popular science articles from 1949, mainly engaged in the research on the integration of natural science and China culture, and was rated as "excellent popular science writer" by China Popular Science Writers Association. Tao Shilong participated in editing Popular Science Creation, Scientific Writing, Introduction to Popular Science Creation and Yellow River Culture. Tao Shilong's major works include Uncovering the Secrets of the Earth, Portrait of the Earth, Footprints of Time, etc.