Taking readers beyond the clock, this fascinating book, filled with facts, figures, and infographs, explores what happens around the world in just twenty-four hours. Source other than the Library of Congress.

How much do animals eat? -- The animals we eat -- Deadly animals -- Divide and conquer -- Just discovered -- Gone forever -- Migrating animals -- Human-powered -- Along for the ride -- A 24-hour body -- New life -- and death -- Daily disasters -- A day of flames -- Melting ice -- Fresh water -- Forests lost... -- ...And deserts gained -- Daily energy use -- The modern world.