How Long to Read On the Backs of Tortoises

By Elizabeth Hennessy

How Long Does it Take to Read On the Backs of Tortoises?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 32 minutes to read On the Backs of Tortoises by Elizabeth Hennessy

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

Description

An insightful exploration of the iconic Galápagos tortoises, and how their fate is inextricably linked to our own in a rapidly changing world The Galápagos archipelago is often viewed as a last foothold of pristine nature. For sixty years, conservationists have worked to restore this evolutionary Eden after centuries of exploitation at the hands of pirates, whalers, and island settlers. This book tells the story of the islands' namesakes--the giant tortoises--as coveted food sources, objects of natural history, and famous icons of conservation and tourism. By doing so, it brings into stark...

How long is On the Backs of Tortoises?

On the Backs of Tortoises by Elizabeth Hennessy is 331 pages long, and a total of 83,081 words.

This makes it 112% the length of the average book. It also has 102% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read On the Backs of Tortoises Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 33 minutes to read On the Backs of Tortoises aloud.

What Reading Level is On the Backs of Tortoises?

On the Backs of Tortoises 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.

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