How Long to Read The Story of Life in 10 1/2 Species

How Long Does it Take to Read The Story of Life in 10 1/2 Species?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 24 minutes to read The Story of Life in 10 1/2 Species by Marianne Taylor

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

Description

Souvenirs of the planet: Ten (and a half) life forms, each of which explains a key aspect of life on Earth. If an alien visitor were to collect ten souvenir life forms to represent life on earth, which would they be? This is the thought-provoking premise of Marianne Taylor's The Story of Life in 10 and a Half Species. Each life forms explains a key aspect about life on Earth. From the sponge that seems to be a plant but is really an animal to the almost extinct soft-shelled turtle deemed extremely unique and therefore extremely precious, these examples reveal how life itself is arranged across time and space, and how humanity increasingly dominates that vision. Taylor, a prolific science writer, considers the chemistry of a green plant and ponders the possibility of life beyond our world; investigates the virus in an attempt to determine what a life form is; and wonders if the human—“a distinct and very dominant species with an inevitably biased view of life”— could evolve in a new direction. She tells us that the giraffe was one species, but is now four; that the dusky seaside sparrow may be revived through “re-evolution,” or cloning; explains the significance of Darwin's finch to evolution; and much more. The “half” species is artificial intelligence. Itself an experiment to understand and model life, AI is central to our future—although from the alien visitor's standpoint, unlikely to inherit the earth in the long run.

How long is The Story of Life in 10 1/2 Species?

The Story of Life in 10 1/2 Species by Marianne Taylor is 257 pages long, and a total of 66,049 words.

This makes it 87% the length of the average book. It also has 81% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Story of Life in 10 1/2 Species Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours to read The Story of Life in 10 1/2 Species aloud.

What Reading Level is The Story of Life in 10 1/2 Species?

The Story of Life in 10 1/2 Species 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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