How Long to Read Philip's Minerals, Rocks & Fossils

How Long Does it Take to Read Philip's Minerals, Rocks & Fossils?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 44 minutes to read Philip's Minerals, Rocks & Fossils by Arthur Clive Bishop

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

Description

A practical and authoritative guide to identifying minerals, rocks and fossils. An invaluable handbook for amateur collectors and specialists alike, small and compact enough to carry in the pocket or rucksack. The illustrations in this revised edition have been improved to give a truer representation of the colours found in nature.A best-seller in its field since 1974 when it was first published, the 1998 edition has been completely revised and updated, with brand-new, extended introductory sections and appendices. The book has also been completely redesigned to bring it into the 1990s and make it more user friendly.Around 145 colour plates show typical mineral, rock and fossils specimens. The plates were photographed from the Natural History Museum's incredible collection. Over 100 specially commissioned line drawings illustrate the authoritative descriptions of the specimens.The 1998 edition has been updated and revised by two of the original authors (Dr Woolley and Dr Bishop), plus an expert in fossils, all from the world-class Natural History Museum in London.Main map scale:

How long is Philip's Minerals, Rocks & Fossils?

Philip's Minerals, Rocks & Fossils by Arthur Clive Bishop is 336 pages long, and a total of 86,016 words.

This makes it 113% the length of the average book. It also has 105% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Philip's Minerals, Rocks & Fossils Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 50 minutes to read Philip's Minerals, Rocks & Fossils aloud.

What Reading Level is Philip's Minerals, Rocks & Fossils?

Philip's Minerals, Rocks & Fossils 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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