It takes the average reader 12 hours and 38 minutes to read Racing for the Bomb by Robert S. Norris
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
In September 1942, Colonel Leslie R. Groves was given the job of building the atomic bomb. As a career officer in the Army Corps of Engineers, Groves had overseen hundreds of military construction projects, including the Pentagon. Until now, scientists have received the credit for the Manhattan Project’s remarkable achievements. And yet, it was Leslie R. Groves who made things happen. It was Groves who drove manufacturers, construction crews, scientists, industrialists, and military and civilian officials to come up with the money, the materials, and the plans to solve thousands of problems...
Racing for the Bomb by Robert S. Norris is 752 pages long, and a total of 189,504 words.
This makes it 254% the length of the average book. It also has 232% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 17 hours and 15 minutes to read Racing for the Bomb aloud.
Racing for the Bomb 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.
Racing for the Bomb by Robert S. Norris is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.
To buy Racing for the Bomb by Robert S. Norris on Amazon click the button below.
Buy Racing for the Bomb on Amazon