Why humans build up : the rise of towers, temples and skyscrapers /
Craigie, Gregor,
Why humans build up : the rise of towers, temples and skyscrapers / Gregor Craigie ; illustrated by Kathleen Fu. - 86 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 28 cm - Orca timeline ; 1 . - Orca timelines ; 1. .
Includes bibliographical references (page 82) and index.
"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.
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Tall buildings--Juvenile literature.
Skyscrapers--Juvenile literature.
High-rise apartment buildings--Juvenile literature.
Temples--Juvenile literature.
Observatories--Juvenile literature.
Informational works.
Illustrated works.
Why humans build up : the rise of towers, temples and skyscrapers / Gregor Craigie ; illustrated by Kathleen Fu. - 86 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 28 cm - Orca timeline ; 1 . - Orca timelines ; 1. .
Includes bibliographical references (page 82) and index.
"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.
9781459821880 1459821882
20210352469 can
Tall buildings--Juvenile literature.
Skyscrapers--Juvenile literature.
High-rise apartment buildings--Juvenile literature.
Temples--Juvenile literature.
Observatories--Juvenile literature.
Informational works.
Illustrated works.