Why humans build up : the rise of towers, temples and skyscrapers /
Craigie, Gregor,
Why humans build up : the rise of towers, temples and skyscrapers / - 86 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 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. "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."--
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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.
Juvenile works.
720/.483
Why humans build up : the rise of towers, temples and skyscrapers / - 86 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 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. "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."--
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.
Juvenile works.
720/.483