How Long to Read The Book of Man

How Long Does it Take to Read The Book of Man?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 28 minutes to read The Book of Man by Walter Fred Bodmer

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

Description

James Watson, a discoverer of the structure of DNA, described it as "the most golden of molecules," the true chemical for life. Indeed, it is the essential component from which our genes are made. In it is encoded the genetic language that controls our destinies. Astonishingly powerful, just six millionths of a gram of DNA carries as much information as ten volumes of the Oxford English Dictionary. The "Book of Man," is the term used by Walter Bodmer and Robin McKie for the DNA that is the instruction set according to which all humans are made. At conception, a single cell--the fertilized...

How long is The Book of Man?

The Book of Man by Walter Fred Bodmer is 259 pages long, and a total of 67,081 words.

This makes it 87% the length of the average book. It also has 82% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Book of Man Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 6 minutes to read The Book of Man aloud.

What Reading Level is The Book of Man?

The Book of Man 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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