How Long to Read Playas of the Great Plains

How Long Does it Take to Read Playas of the Great Plains?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 40 minutes to read Playas of the Great Plains by Loren M. Smith

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

Description

Shallow wetlands that occur primarily in semi-arid to arid environments, playas are keystone ecosystems in the western Great Plains of North America. Providing irreplaceable habitat for native plants and animals, including migratory birds, they are essential for the maintenance of biotic diversity throughout the region. Playas also serve to recharge the aquifer that supplies much of the water for the Plains states. At the same time, however, large-scale habitat changes have endangered playas across the Great Plains, making urgent the need to understand their ecology and implement effective conservation measures. This book provides a state-of-the-art survey of all that is currently known about Great Plains playa ecology and conservation. Loren Smith synthesizes his own extensive research with other published studies to define playas and characterize their origin, development, flora, fauna, structure, function, and diversity. He also thoroughly explores the human relationship with playas from prehistoric times, when they served as campsites for the Clovis peoples, to today's threats to playa ecosystems from agricultural activities and global climate change. A blueprint for government agencies, private conservation groups, and concerned citizens to save these unique prairie ecosystems concludes this landmark study.

How long is Playas of the Great Plains?

Playas of the Great Plains by Loren M. Smith is 275 pages long, and a total of 70,125 words.

This makes it 93% the length of the average book. It also has 86% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Playas of the Great Plains Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 23 minutes to read Playas of the Great Plains aloud.

What Reading Level is Playas of the Great Plains?

Playas of the Great Plains 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 Playas of the Great Plains?

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