How Long to Read Carbon

By John Barnett

How Long Does it Take to Read Carbon?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 5 minutes to read Carbon by John Barnett

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

Description

A richly illustrated history of a single atom of carbon, tracing its many manifestations from the Big Bang to the present. Carbon: One Atom's Odyssey is an illustrated adaptation of 'Carbon,' a short story from Italian chemist, writer, and Auschwitz survivor Primo Levi. It traces the life story and many molecular manifestations of a single atom of this life-essential element. You'll follow one atom from its spectacular birth 14 billion years ago through its harrowing journey on planet earth where it has become a basic building block of nearly 10 million known compounds in living things. You’ll learn that carbon: • Is breathed in by the Peregrine Falcon • Helps trees grow strong and tall • Lets a moth's eye make sense of light • Is found in your pencil as well as in your liver • And even helps convert grapes into wine In this wondrous graphic journey, clever narrative and detailed art help bring to life the natural world and teach you a thing or two about how it was created. For anyone with a general interest in chemistry, physics, and the science of the universe, this beautiful book will both educate and inspire. If you’re ready for a STEAM adventure, then let the journey begin!

How long is Carbon?

Carbon by John Barnett is 64 pages long, and a total of 16,256 words.

This makes it 22% the length of the average book. It also has 20% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Carbon Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 28 minutes to read Carbon aloud.

What Reading Level is Carbon?

Carbon 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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