It takes the average reader 4 hours to read Don't Swallow Your Gum! by Dr. Aaron E. Carroll, MD, MS
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
People have more access to medical information than ever before, and yet we still believe "facts" about our bodies and health that are just plain wrong. DON'T SWALLOW YOUR GUM! takes on these myths and misconceptions, and exposes the truth behind some of those weird and worrisome things we think about our bodies. Entries dispel the following myths and more: - You need to drink 8 glasses of water a day - Chewing gum stays in your stomach for seven years - You can catch poison ivy from someone who has it - If you drop food on the floor and pick it up within five seconds, it's safe to eat - Strangers have poisoned kids' Halloween candy With the perfect blend of authoritative research and a breezy, accessible tone, DON'T SWALLOW YOUR GUM is full of enlightening, practical, and quirky facts that will debunk some of the most perennial misconceptions we believe about our health and well-being.
Don't Swallow Your Gum! by Dr. Aaron E. Carroll, MD, MS is 240 pages long, and a total of 60,000 words.
This makes it 81% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 27 minutes to read Don't Swallow Your Gum! aloud.
Don't Swallow Your Gum! 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.
Don't Swallow Your Gum! by Dr. Aaron E. Carroll, MD, MS is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.
To buy Don't Swallow Your Gum! by Dr. Aaron E. Carroll, MD, MS on Amazon click the button below.
Buy Don't Swallow Your Gum! on Amazon