If the world were a village : a book about the world's people /
written by David J. Smith ; illustrated by Shelagh Armstrong.
- 2nd ed.
- Toronto : Kids Can Press, c2011.
- 32 p. : col. ill. ; 32 cm.
- CitizenKid .
Includes bibliographical references.
Welcome to the global village -- Nationalities -- Languages -- Ages -- Religions -- Food -- Air and water -- School and work -- Money and possessions -- Energy -- Health -- The village, past, present and future -- Teaching children about the global village.
Comparing the world population to a village of 100 persons, the author reveals such facts as the languages of the village, how much each earns, if the person is literate, has a television and has enough to eat.