How long does it take to read A Drop of Water?
a book of science and wonder
A Drop of Water by Walter Wick takes about 44 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 44 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1997. 40 pages, about 11,000 words. Written for children.
2 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 1 hour 13 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 44 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 28 minutes |
The page count is the median across 2 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Describes the origins, characteristics, and uses of water.
Subjects: Water, Nature photography
