TOP TEN OF EVERYTHING 2001

by Ash, Russell

• ISBN13: 9780789461322
• ISBN10: 0789461323
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-10-04
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

Full of fascinating facts and intriguing trivia that explore every facet of human achievement and natural wonders, the Top 10 of Everything 2001 is a compendium of knowledge and entertainment. With over 1,000 lists on subjects ranging from Oscar winners to the world's richest people, from speed records to rail and transport disasters, this annual review is number one for anyone looking to rank the best of the best. Features over 400 colorful illustrations.

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(6)
The Universe & The Earth
Star Gazing	12	(2)
Asteroids, Meteorites & Comets	14	(2)
Space Firsts	16	(2)
Space Explorers	18	(2)
Waterworld	20	(2)
Islands of the World	22	(2)
The Face of the Earth	24	(2)
World Weather	26	(2)
Out of This World	28	(2)
Natural Disasters	30	(4)
Life on Earth
Extinct & Endangered	34	(2)
Land Animals	36	(4)
Marine Animals	40	(2)
Flying Animals	42	(2)
Cats, Dogs & Pets	44	(2)
Creepy Crawlies	46	(4)
Trees & Forests	50	(4)
The Human World
The Human Body & Health	54	(2)
Diet & Fitness	56	(2)
Births, Marriages & Deaths	58	(2)
What's in a Name?	60	(2)
World Royalty	62	(2)
The Political World	64	(2)
Human Achievements	66	(2)
The Nobel Century	68	(2)
Criminal Records	70	(2)
Murder File	72	(2)
Military Matters	74	(2)
Air Wars	76	(2)
World Religions	78	(4)
Town & Country
Countries of the World	82	(2)
World Cities	84	(2)
The States of the US	86	(2)
Place Names	88	(2)
The Tallest Buildings	90	(2)
Bridges & Other Structures	92	(4)
Culture & Learning
Word Power	96	(2)
Children in School	98	(2)
Higher Education	100	(2)
Book Firsts & Records	102	(2)
Bestsellers & Literary Awards	104	(2)
The Press	106	(2)
Toys & Games	108	(2)
Art on Show	110	(2)
Art on Sale	112	(2)
20th-Century Artists	114	(2)
Objects of Desire	116	(6)
Music
Chart Hits	122	(2)
Record Firsts	124	(2)
Chart Toppers	126	(2)
Hit Singles of the Decades	128	(2)
Hit Albums of the Decades	130	(2)
Female Singers	132	(2)
Female Groups	134	(2)
Star Singles & Albums	136	(2)
Pop Stars of the 90s	138	(2)
Music Genres	140	(4)
Gold & Platinum Albums	144	(2)
Oscar-Winning Movie Music	146	(2)
Soundtrack Smashes	148	(2)
Music Awards	150	(2)
Classical & Opera	152	(4)
Stage & Screen
All the World's a Stage	156	(2)
Box-Office Winners	158	(2)
Movie Hits	160	(2)
Movies of the Decades	162	(2)
Movie Genres	164	(2)
Oscar-Winning Movies	166	(2)
Oscar-Winning Stars	168	(4)
And the Winner Is	172	(2)
Leading Men	174	(2)
Leading Ladies	176	(2)
Character Actors	178	(2)
Character Actresses	180	(2)
The Directors	182	(2)
Movie Outtakes	184	(2)
Animated Action	186	(2)
On the Radio	188	(2)
Top TV	190	(2)
Music on TV	192	(2)
Top Videos	194	(4)
The Commercial World
Workers & Inventors	198	(2)
The Financial World	200	(2)
Wealth & Riches	202	(2)
Advertising & Brands	204	(2)
Imports & Exports	206	(2)
Communication Matters	208	(2)
Energy & Environment	210	(2)
Accidents at Home & Work	212	(2)
Industrial & Other Disasters	214	(2)
Food for Thought	216	(2)
Sweet Treats	218	(2)
Alcoholic & Soft Drinks	220	(2)
World Tourism	222	(4)
On the Move
Speed Records	226	(2)
Cars & Road Transportation	228	(2)
Road Accidents & Disasters	230	(2)
Rail Transportation	232	(2)
Water Transportation	234	(2)
Air Records	236	(2)
Air Transportation	238	(4)
Sports
Olympic Records	242	(2)
Sporting Heroes	244	(2)
Football Feats	246	(2)
Athletic Achievements	248	(2)
Basketball Bests	250	(2)
Combat Sports	252	(2)
Baseball Teams	254	(2)
Baseball Stars	256	(2)
International Soccer	258	(2)
On Two Wheels	260	(2)
Auto Racing	262	(2)
Golfing Greats	264	(2)
Horse Racing	266	(2)
Hockey Headlines	268	(2)
Tennis Triumphs	270	(2)
Team Games	272	(2)
Water Sports	274	(2)
Winter Sports	276	(2)
Sports Trivia	278	(2)
Index	280	(8)
Acknowledgements	288