How Long to Read Rachel Carson

How Long Does it Take to Read Rachel Carson?

It takes the average reader and 49 minutes to read Rachel Carson by Kristina Lyn Heitkamp

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

Description

In 1957, more than six thousand products made with the chemical pesticide DDT were available. Farmers used DDT for pest control on their food crops. Consumers used wallpaper laced with the pesticide to keep bugs at bay. Scientists and the government all considered DDT safe, until a thoughtful and brave woman dared to question the indiscriminate and excess use of the synthetic chemical. Rachel Carson was a writer and marine biologist. The publication of Carson's Silent Spring sounded an alarm that initiated the modern environmental movement. Carson's biography of civic courage will inspire and...

How long is Rachel Carson?

Rachel Carson by Kristina Lyn Heitkamp is 48 pages long, and a total of 12,384 words.

This makes it 16% the length of the average book. It also has 15% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Rachel Carson Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 7 minutes to read Rachel Carson aloud.

What Reading Level is Rachel Carson?

Rachel Carson is suitable for students ages 8 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.

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