How Long to Read The 50 Greatest Engineers

How Long Does it Take to Read The 50 Greatest Engineers?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 36 minutes to read The 50 Greatest Engineers by Paul Virr

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

Description

In this stunning jacketed hardback, science writer Paul Virr introduces 50 of the world's most influential engineers of all time and a selection of their groundbreaking inventions, showcased with full-colour photography. Engineering is everywhere, from the Large Hadron Collider to invisibly small circuits on silicon chips. The 50 Greatest Engineers celebrates the great achievements that have been made through the ages, containing profiles of the best-known and most innovative engineers of all time. Chosen from across the globe, they include a diverse range of talent - from the likes of Nikola Tesla, Lillian Moller Gilbreth and Gustave Eiffel to Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Fazlu Rahman Khan and the Wright Brothers. Fully illustrated in full-color with examples of their major works, whether they be machines, buildings, bridges or life-changing technical innovations, this fascinating book explores how these men and women have beaten the odds to develop them. Includes: • Full-colour photographs and illustrations of famous inventions • Concise professional biographies of the engineers listed • Entries arranged in chronological order for easy reference This is the perfect reference book for all the family to answer the question - 'Who made that?'

How long is The 50 Greatest Engineers?

The 50 Greatest Engineers by Paul Virr is 446 pages long, and a total of 114,176 words.

This makes it 151% the length of the average book. It also has 140% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The 50 Greatest Engineers Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 23 minutes to read The 50 Greatest Engineers aloud.

What Reading Level is The 50 Greatest Engineers?

The 50 Greatest Engineers 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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