Why humans build up : the rise of towers, temples and skyscrapers
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Fu, Kathleen, illustrator.
Published
[Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Book Publishers, 2022.
ISBN
9781459821880, 1459821882
Physical Desc
86 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm.
Status
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington - Children's | J 720.48 CRA | On Shelf |
| Bedford - YA - Paperback | Y Thinking C | On Shelf |
| Belmont Benton - Children's | J 720.483 CRA | On Shelf |
| Brookline - Children's | j720.5 Cra | On Shelf |
| Brookline Coolidge Corner - Children's | j720.5 Cra | On Shelf |
More Details
Published
[Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Book Publishers, 2022.
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9781459821880, 1459821882
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 82) and index.
Description
"People have been constructing tall buildings for thousands of years, for many different reasons. Castle walls kept people safe. Observatories give people a bird's-eye view. Beautiful buildings stand out in the crowd. With a growing global population, we need more space. But what does that mean for the health of the planet? Tall buildings may be part of the answer to building a sustainable future." -- Back cover.
Description
"Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series, with photographs and illustrations throughout. This book explores why and how people have constructed taller and taller buildings over the course of human history."--,Provided by publisher.
Additional Physical Form
Issued also in electronic format.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Craigie, G., & Fu, K. (2022). Why humans build up: the rise of towers, temples and skyscrapers . Orca Book Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Craigie, Gregor and Kathleen, Fu. 2022. Why Humans Build Up: The Rise of Towers, Temples and Skyscrapers. Orca Book Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Craigie, Gregor and Kathleen, Fu. Why Humans Build Up: The Rise of Towers, Temples and Skyscrapers Orca Book Publishers, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Craigie, Gregor,, and Kathleen Fu. Why Humans Build Up: The Rise of Towers, Temples and Skyscrapers Orca Book Publishers, 2022.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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