The red canary
Tim Birkhead
Reading Time
at 250 WPM5h 20m
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The red canary
by Tim Birkhead
Published
2014
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Pages
320
ISBN-13
9781408849439
Description
"The Red Canary follows the compelling quest to turn the green canary red. While the idea of genetically modified animals seems like a recent concept, it was first throught up in the 1920s by Hans Duncker, an amateur scientist who became obsessed with creating the first red canary"--Back cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The red canary?
This edition of The red canary has approximately 320 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The red canary?
For most readers, The red canary typically takes between 6h 40m and 4h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The red canary?
The estimated word count for The red canary is approximately 80,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The red canary?
The red canary was written by Tim Birkhead.
When was The red canary published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.