It takes the average reader 1 hour and 22 minutes to read When the Earth Shakes by Simon Winchester
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis. Headline-making natural disasters with devastating consequences for millions of people. But what do we actually know about these literally earth-shaking events? New York Times bestselling author, explorer, journalist, and geologist Simon Winchester—who’s been shaken by earthquakes in New Zealand, skied through Greenland to help prove the theory of plate tectonics, and even charred the soles of his boots climbing a volcano—looks at the science, technology, and societal impact of these inter-connected natural phenomena. A master nonfiction storyteller,...
When the Earth Shakes by Simon Winchester is 82 pages long, and a total of 20,664 words.
This makes it 28% the length of the average book. It also has 25% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 52 minutes to read When the Earth Shakes aloud.
When the Earth Shakes is suitable for students ages 10 and up.
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