How Long to Read Alex the Parrot: No Ordinary Bird

How Long Does it Take to Read Alex the Parrot: No Ordinary Bird?

It takes the average reader and 49 minutes to read Alex the Parrot: No Ordinary Bird by Stephanie Spinner

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In 1977, graduate student Irene Pepperberg walked into a pet store and bought a year-old African grey parrot. Because she was going to study him, she decided to call him Alex--short for Avian Learning EXperiment. At that time, most scientists thought that the bigger the brain, the smarter the creature; they studied great apes and dolphins. African greys, with their walnut-sized "birdbrains," were pretty much ignored--until Alex. His intelligence surprised everyone, including Irene. He learned to count, add, and subtract; to recognize shapes, sizes, and colors; and to speak, and understand, hundreds of words. These were things no other animal could do. Alex wasn't supposed to have the brainpower to do them, either. But he did them anyway. Accompanied by Meilo So's stunning illustrations, Alex and Irene's story is one of groundbreaking discoveries about animal intelligence, hard work, and the loving bonds of a unique friendship.

How long is Alex the Parrot: No Ordinary Bird?

Alex the Parrot: No Ordinary Bird by Stephanie Spinner is 48 pages long, and a total of 12,384 words.

This makes it 16% the length of the average book. It also has 15% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Alex the Parrot: No Ordinary Bird Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 7 minutes to read Alex the Parrot: No Ordinary Bird aloud.

What Reading Level is Alex the Parrot: No Ordinary Bird?

Alex the Parrot: No Ordinary Bird is suitable for students ages 8 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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