How Long to Read Teens of the Tobacco Fields

How Long Does it Take to Read Teens of the Tobacco Fields?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 13 minutes to read Teens of the Tobacco Fields by Margaret Wurth

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

Description

"Each year, children work on tobacco farms in the United States, where they are exposed to nicotine, toxic pesticides, and other dangers. The US government has failed to protect children from hazardous work in tobacco farming. Since 2014, some tobacco companies have prohibited the employment of children under 16 on farms from which they purchase tobacco. These policies are an important step forward, but they exclude 16 and 17-year-old children. This report is based on interviews with 26 children ages 16 and 17, as well as parents, health experts, and tobacco growers. It documents the dangers of tobacco farming for 16 and 17 year olds. Most teenage children interviewed suffered symptoms consistent with acute nicotine poisoning. Many also reported working in or near fields that were being sprayed with pesticides and becoming ill. Several tobacco companies prohibit children under 18 from many hazardous tobacco farming tasks, but none have policies sufficient to protect all children from danger. Teenage children are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of the work because their brains are still developing. Nicotine exposure during adolescence has been associated with mood disorders, and problems with memory, attention, impulse control, and cognition later in life. Human Rights Watch calls on tobacco companies and the US government and Congress to take urgent action to ban all children under 18 from hazardous work on tobacco farms"--Publisher's description.

How long is Teens of the Tobacco Fields?

Teens of the Tobacco Fields by Margaret Wurth is 73 pages long, and a total of 18,469 words.

This makes it 25% the length of the average book. It also has 23% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Teens of the Tobacco Fields Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 40 minutes to read Teens of the Tobacco Fields aloud.

What Reading Level is Teens of the Tobacco Fields?

Teens of the Tobacco Fields is suitable for students ages 8 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.

Where Can I Buy Teens of the Tobacco Fields?

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