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Why did they build it so high?
People have been constructing tall buildings for thousands of years, for many different reasons. Castle walls kept people safe. Utility towers transmit TV and cell-phone signals. Observatories give people a bird’s-eye view of the world. Beautiful buildings stand out in the crowd. Skyscrapers provide housing for a lot of people. There are some good reasons for building up, and a few bad ones as well.
With a growing global population, we will need more and more space to live, learn and work in. But what does that mean for the health of the planet? Can we do it sustainably? Tall buildings may be part of the answer. From the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Leaning Tower of Pisa to the Burj Khalifa and the Shanghai Tower, Why Humans Build Up asks why and how we build higher and higher, and what that means for the planet.
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Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award | 2024 | Short-listed
Young Readers' Choice Book Awards of British Columbia (YRCABC) Red Cedar Book Awards | 2024 | Nominated
CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, starred selection | 2023 | Commended
Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Non-Fiction | 2023 | Short-listed
Forest of Reading Yellow Cedar Award | 2024 | Nominated
BC Books for Schools | 2022 | Commended
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“An inquisitive look into the history of building structures toward the sky in cities all around the world. Gregor Craigie sparks intrigue by providing clear, concise facts about famous tall structures that will leave students wondering and wanting to know more.”