How Long to Read Return of the Gar

How Long Does it Take to Read Return of the Gar?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 14 minutes to read Return of the Gar by Mark Spitzer

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

Description

The alligator gar belongs to a family of fish that has remained fundamentally unchanged since the Cretaceous, over 100 million years ago. Its intimidating size and plethora of teeth have made it demonized throughout its range in North America, resulting in needless killing. Massive oil spills in its breeding range have not helped its population either. Interspersing science, folklore, history, and action-packed fishing narratives, Spitzer's empathy for and fascination with this air-breathing, armored fish provides for an entertaining odyssey that examines management efforts to preserve and propagate the alligator gar in the United States. Spitzer also travels to Central America, Thailand, and Mexico to assess the global gar situation. He reflects on what is and isn't working in compromised environments, then makes a case for conservation based on personal experience and a love for wildness for its own sake. This colorful portrait of the alligator gar can serve as a metaphor and measurement for the future of our biodiversity during a time of planetary crisis.

How long is Return of the Gar?

Return of the Gar by Mark Spitzer is 252 pages long, and a total of 63,504 words.

This makes it 85% the length of the average book. It also has 78% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Return of the Gar Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 47 minutes to read Return of the Gar aloud.

What Reading Level is Return of the Gar?

Return of the Gar 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.

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