Public-domain audiobook
Wonder Book of Chemistry (audiobook)
Free audiobook of Wonder Book of Chemistry by Jean-Henri Fabre: 10 h 38 min in 27 sections, read by LibriVox volunteers.
10 h 38 minrunning time
27sections
≈ 98,000words
About this recording
A captivating introduction to the basic principles of chemistry. Uncle Paul teaches his two nephews using lively dialogue and ordinary household objects to reveal the laws governing matter, combustion, gases, and chemical reactions. This delightful text continues to inspire scientific curiosity in listeners of all ages. Translated from the French by Florence Constable Bicknell. - Summary by Belinda Mc and Florence Constable Bicknell
Sources & data
- From the LibriVox catalogue. Word count estimated at 9,300 words per hour of narration.