How Long to Read Children of the Land

How Long Does it Take to Read Children of the Land?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 50 minutes to read Children of the Land by Glen H. Elder Jr.

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

Description

A century ago, most Americans had ties to the land. Now only one in fifty is engaged in farming and little more than a fourth live in rural communities. Though not new, this exodus from the land represents one of the great social movements of our age and is also symptomatic of an unparalleled transformation of our society. In Children of the Land, the authors ask whether traditional observations about farm families—strong intergenerational ties, productive roles for youth in work and social leadership, dedicated parents and a network of positive engagement in church, school, and community life—apply to three hundred Iowa children who have grown up with some tie to the land. The answer, as this study shows, is a resounding yes. In spite of the hardships they faced during the agricultural crisis of the 1980s, these children, whose lives we follow from the seventh grade to after high school graduation, proved to be remarkably successful, both academically and socially. A moving testament to the distinctly positive lifestyle of Iowa families with connections to the land, this uplifting book also suggests important routes to success for youths in other high risk settings.

How long is Children of the Land?

Children of the Land by Glen H. Elder Jr. is 404 pages long, and a total of 102,616 words.

This makes it 136% the length of the average book. It also has 125% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Children of the Land Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 20 minutes to read Children of the Land aloud.

What Reading Level is Children of the Land?

Children of the Land is suitable for students ages 12 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.

Where Can I Buy Children of the Land?

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