The World in One Day (Incredible Comparisons)

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Summary: Amazing everyday facts and figures.
Review: According to this book, every day in this world 364,321 people are born and 147,137 people die. That means that every day there are 217,184 more people on this planet! Each person I know who has looked through this book finds at least one amazing fact that sticks with them long after the book is closed. The facts and figures are illustrated by fascinating pictures, charts and diagrams; for instance, some of the world's most famous buildings and sites are drawn to scale with one another, so you can see how the pyramid of Giza stacks up against the Eiffel Tower... and you'll also find out how many visitors each one attracts each day. You'll find out that the average American watches 7 hours of television per day - but the average in Japan is 9 hours! (Denmark - only 1 hour and 54 minutes.) There is a center spread page about animals: how many miles does a grizzly bear travel per day, how much does a mole eat in a day? From science to nature, to human consumption, it's all here and yes, there is an index. This book is oversize, which makes it pleasant to look at, but unpleasant to fit into a standard bookshelf. "The World in One Day" is a treat for information junkies of all ages.