How Long to Read Tallmadge Hill

How Long Does it Take to Read Tallmadge Hill?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 40 minutes to read Tallmadge Hill by Ronald Reed

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

Description

In Tallmadge Hill Mr. Reed takes us through the history of the All-American Soap Box Derby. This look at founder Myron Scott's creation begins with an idea for a competition involving young boys during the depression. It begins in 1933 as a local race in Dayton Ohio with youngsters competing in racers made from scraps collected wherever possible.Gaining interest and momentum, the derby becomes a national event in 1934 with champions from 34 cities across the country competing. The story, which is illustrated with more than one hundred historical photographs, then covers the move to Akron in1935, where 50,000 spectators witness the race held on a hill in the Akron suburb of Tallmadge. The event is chronicled in a heat by heat description of the day's race, complete with interesting facts and bios about each of the 52 champs. Which champ became a famous architect, which one a war hero, which one lost his life in World War II and which one played football for North Carolina University. They are all covered. Also told is the accident involving a famous broadcaster which changed the course of derby history. The story which is related in a manner easily understood by children and adults alike, is fascinating reading even for those who are not derby fans. After reading it you may become one.

How long is Tallmadge Hill?

Tallmadge Hill by Ronald Reed is 100 pages long, and a total of 25,000 words.

This makes it 34% the length of the average book. It also has 31% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Tallmadge Hill Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 16 minutes to read Tallmadge Hill aloud.

What Reading Level is Tallmadge Hill?

Tallmadge Hill is suitable for students ages 10 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.

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