How Long to Read Viruses, Plagues, and History

How Long Does it Take to Read Viruses, Plagues, and History?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 40 minutes to read Viruses, Plagues, and History by Michael B. A. Oldstone

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

Description

More people were killed by smallpox during the twentieth century--over 300 million--than by all of the wars of that period combined. In 1918 and 1919, influenza virus claimed over 50 million lives. A century later, influenza is poised to return, ongoing plagues of HIV/AIDS and hepatitis infect millions, and Ebola, Zika, and West Nile viruses cause new concern and panic. The overlapping histories of humans and viruses are ancient. Earliest cities became both the cradle of civilization and breeding grounds for the first viral epidemics. This overlap is the focus of virologist/immunologist...

How long is Viruses, Plagues, and History?

Viruses, Plagues, and History by Michael B. A. Oldstone is 400 pages long, and a total of 100,000 words.

This makes it 135% the length of the average book. It also has 122% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Viruses, Plagues, and History Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 6 minutes to read Viruses, Plagues, and History aloud.

What Reading Level is Viruses, Plagues, and History?

Viruses, Plagues, and History 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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