How Long to Read Earth

How Long Does it Take to Read Earth?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 42 minutes to read Earth by Richard Fortey

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

Description

In Earth, the acclaimed author of Trilobite! and Life takes us on a grand tour of the earth’s physical past, showing how the history of plate tectonics is etched in the landscape around us. Beginning with Mt. Vesuvius, whose eruption in Roman times helped spark the science of geology, and ending in a lab in the West of England where mathematical models and lab experiments replace direct observation, Richard Fortey tells us what the present says about ancient geologic processes. He shows how plate tectonics came to rule the geophysical landscape and how the evidence is written in the hills and...

How long is Earth?

Earth by Richard Fortey is 448 pages long, and a total of 115,584 words.

This makes it 151% the length of the average book. It also has 141% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Earth Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 31 minutes to read Earth aloud.

What Reading Level is Earth?

Earth 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 Earth?

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