How Long to Read The Barmaid's Brain and Other Strange Tales from Science

How Long Does it Take to Read The Barmaid's Brain and Other Strange Tales from Science?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 32 minutes to read The Barmaid's Brain and Other Strange Tales from Science by Jay Ingram

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

Description

In The Barmaid's Brain, Jay Ingram explores some of the little known quirks of human behaviour, including why we laugh and how we see mirages; he reports on science's various attempts to reexamine history, including startling theories about the Salem witches, a psychiatric profile of Joan of Arc and the raging debate about the first-ever map of the New World; he brings our attention to remarkable battles, from the parasitic nastiness of cowbirds, to the tiny but deadly guerrilla attacks of ant lions; and he introduces us to the sometimes odd concerns of the scientist, for instance whether it...

How long is The Barmaid's Brain and Other Strange Tales from Science?

The Barmaid's Brain and Other Strange Tales from Science by Jay Ingram is 271 pages long, and a total of 68,021 words.

This makes it 91% the length of the average book. It also has 83% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Barmaid's Brain and Other Strange Tales from Science Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 11 minutes to read The Barmaid's Brain and Other Strange Tales from Science aloud.

What Reading Level is The Barmaid's Brain and Other Strange Tales from Science?

The Barmaid's Brain and Other Strange Tales from Science 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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