How Long to Read Secrets of the Sphinx

How Long Does it Take to Read Secrets of the Sphinx?

It takes the average reader and 48 minutes to read Secrets of the Sphinx by James Giblin

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

Description

James Cross Giblin, this year's winner of the Sibert Medal, has written a stunning exploration of one of history's most mysterious structures. The Great Sphinx is one of the largest sculptures in the world. Six stories high and a city block wide, it has stood guard over the pyramids of Egypt's Giza Plateau for 4,500 years. Who built the Sphinx and why? And how did primitive sculptors manage to carve such a towering monument? In search of answers, James Cross Giblin takes readers back to a time before written history and traces the trail of clues left behind by the ancient Egyptians. As he...

How long is Secrets of the Sphinx?

Secrets of the Sphinx by James Giblin is 47 pages long, and a total of 12,079 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 Secrets of the Sphinx Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 6 minutes to read Secrets of the Sphinx aloud.

What Reading Level is Secrets of the Sphinx?

Secrets of the Sphinx 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.

Where Can I Buy Secrets of the Sphinx?

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