Why Humans Build Up is 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. As the author has divided up the text into sections about the different reasons people build up, students can reflect on the existence of tall towers in their own cities and their purpose. This leads to important discussions about levels of local government and who makes the decisions about the funding, resources required, and benefits of these buildings in our cities and will support the Social Studies curriculum. As students learn about the physics involved in the building of tall structures, they can apply this knowledge to the planning, designing, creating, and selection of materials to build their own tall structures in ADST.

Other End Matter: Glossary, Further print and online resources
Images: Colour illustrations
Bibliography: No
Index: Yes

Source: Books BC - BC Books for Schools

Gregor Craigie is a friendly public radio journalist, currently hosting CBC Radio One’s On the Island in Victoria, BC. He is generally well-liked and known for being fair, but will occasionally push people on political and social issues – while maintaining his manners, of course. Inspired by his interest in earthquakes, Craigie’s non-fiction book On Borrowed Time was a finalist for the inaugural Writers’ Trust Balsillie Prize for Public Policy. In an effort to stay healthy and as a tiny offering in the fight against climate change, Craigie bikes to work daily.

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Kathleen Fu is a Canadian illustrator based in Toronto with a background in fine art, architecture and urban design. She is a graduate of the University of Waterloo School of Architecture and her current work is heavily inspired by her time studying architecture, city life and storytelling. She enjoys creating intricate illustrations with a Where’s Waldo-esque style, injecting each piece with as many unique characters and different shapes as possible. Her work has been published in the New York Times, Reader’s Digest, the Globe and Mail, The Walrus and many other publications.

 

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• Nominated, Young Readers' Choice Book Awards of British Columbia (YRCABC) Red Cedar Book Awards
• Nominated, Forest of Reading Yellow Cedar Award
• Short-listed, Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award
• Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, starred selection
• Short-listed, Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Non-Fiction

“Full of fun and interesting facts. It will hook readers, especially aspiring engineers.”

Time for Kids

“One of the best of the genre of non-fiction books written to engage and educate readers of all ages...Fu’s colourful drawings add just the right touch of humour to prevent the text from becoming overwhelming…The right book at the right time for critical thinkers of all ages. Highly Recommended.”

CM: Canadian Review of Materials

“Readers can capture the excitement and awe of humanity’s engineering prowess…Be inspired to see what the future holds in ‘building up’.”

Children's Literature

“Recommended as an asset for both school and public libraries. Students who are ­fascinated by history and architecture will especially enjoy this book.”

School Library Journal

★ “Finely detailed inside and outside...Broad in scope, perceptively organized, and enriched with fascinating entries.”

Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★“This great STEAM offering has multiple applications and will be useful for report writers and aspiring architects alike.”

Booklist, starred review

“Thoughtful and appealing…A worthwhile and welcome addition to all library and individual connections.”

Canadian Children's Book News