How Long to Read Tar Sands

How Long Does it Take to Read Tar Sands?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 37 minutes to read Tar Sands by Andrew Nikiforuk

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

Description

Winner of the 2009 Rachel Carson Environment Book Award , from the Society of Environmental Journalists Canada has one third of the world’s oil source; it comes from the bitumen in the oil sands of Alberta. Advancements in technology and frenzied development have created the world’s largest energy project in Fort McMurray where, rather than shooting up like a fountain in the deserts of Saudi Arabia, the sticky bitumen is extracted from the earth. Providing almost 20 percent of America’s fuel, much of this dirty oil is being processed in refineries in the Midwest. This out-of-control...

How long is Tar Sands?

Tar Sands by Andrew Nikiforuk is 214 pages long, and a total of 54,356 words.

This makes it 72% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Tar Sands Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 57 minutes to read Tar Sands aloud.

What Reading Level is Tar Sands?

Tar Sands 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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