How Long to Read The Elements: A Very Short Introduction

By Philip Ball

How Long Does it Take to Read The Elements: A Very Short Introduction?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 5 minutes to read The Elements: A Very Short Introduction by Philip Ball

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

Description

This Very Short Introduction traces the history and cultural impact of the elements on humankind, and examines why people have long sought to identify the substances around them. Looking beyond the Periodic Table, the author takes the reader on an engaging and entertaining tour: from the Greek philosophers who propounded a system with four elements - earth, air, fire, and water - to the modern-day scientists who are able to create their own.

How long is The Elements: A Very Short Introduction?

The Elements: A Very Short Introduction by Philip Ball is 179 pages long, and a total of 46,361 words.

This makes it 60% the length of the average book. It also has 57% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Elements: A Very Short Introduction Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 13 minutes to read The Elements: A Very Short Introduction aloud.

What Reading Level is The Elements: A Very Short Introduction?

The Elements: A Very Short Introduction 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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