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.
Physical Description
86 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm
Issued also in electronic format.
Issued also in electronic format.
Lexile Measure
1150L
Status
Summary
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Co. Public Library - Juvenile Nonfiction | J 720 CRAIGIE | On Shelf |
| Laramie Co. Library - Cheyenne - Second Floor | YOUTH 720 CRA | On Shelf |
| Natrona Co. Public Library - Juvenile Nonfiction | J 720.483 CRAIGIE | On Shelf |
| Sheridan Co. - Fulmer Branch - Juvenile Nonfiction | J 720 CRAIGIE G | On Shelf |
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Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9781459821880 (hardcover), 1459821882 (hardcover)
Lexile Measure
1150
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 82) and index.
Summary
"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.
Summary
"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.
Reading Level
1150 L Lexile
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, 18th 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, 18th Edition (Style Guide)Craigie, Gregor and Kathleen, Fu. Why Humans Build Up: The Rise of Towers, Temples and Skyscrapers. Orca Book Publishers, 2022.
UCL Harvard Citation (Style Guide)Craigie, G. and Fu, K. (2022). Why humans build up: the rise of towers, temples and skyscrapers. Victoria, British Columbia: Orca Book Publishers.
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, and publisher. Only UCL Harvard citations contain the year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of May 2025.