It takes the average reader 1 hour and 5 minutes to read From Rocks to Rockets by William Gilkerson
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
William Gilkerson takes the broad, sweeping history of the human race and puts it into pictures that are at once meaningful, sometimes profound, and always funny. His pen takes us from cave men with rocks to modern bombs and rockets, and depicts the chaos throughout. First published in 1963, we are delighted to bring this amusing and glorious look at arms and armies through the ages to a new audience. There are laughs on every page, but also wry, thought-provoking observations, all expressed through Gilkerson's wonderfully detailed drawings which will enthral readers of all ages.
From Rocks to Rockets by William Gilkerson 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.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 28 minutes to read From Rocks to Rockets aloud.
From Rocks to Rockets is suitable for students ages 8 and up.
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