Highrise : the towers in the world & the world in the towers
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Woudstra, Kristy, 1975- adapter.
Published
Buffalo, New York ; Firefly Books, 2019.
ISBN
9780228102151, 0228102154
Physical Desc
80 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), map, portraits (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Status
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Acton - Children's | J 307.76 C582 | On Shelf |
More Details
Published
Buffalo, New York ; Firefly Books, 2019.
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9780228102151, 0228102154
Notes
General Note
Adaptation of the documentary Highrise.
General Note
"A Firefly book"--Title page verso.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 74) and index.
Description
"From the multi-story dwellings of Ancient Rome to the soaring glass skyscrapers of today, for thousands of years humans have used highrises to house the poor, protect the rich and sometimes narrow the gap between the two. Highrise first examines the history of vertical living in a chapter on the origins, technological triumphs, social failures and future of the highrise. The book then invites young adult readers into homes around the world. Through the lens of the highrise, readers will learn about 10 cities and hear stories that capture what life is like in these diverse places. In addition to being windows on different cultures and experiences, the stories from these cities cover important and, at times, challenging issues that residents must face--from a young mother in the West Bank who cannot visit her parents in Gaza to an LGBTQ activist in China who must hide her sexual orientation from her family. Highrise is a bold and unique volume that illuminates life on our urban planet like never before."--,Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
14-18 years old.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Cities and towns -- Case studies -- Juvenile literature.
Cities and towns.
High-rise apartment buildings -- History -- Juvenile literature.
High-rise apartment buildings -- Juvenile literature.
High-rise apartment buildings -- Social aspects -- Juvenile literature.
High-rise apartment buildings.
Skyscrapers -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Skyscrapers -- History.
Skyscrapers -- Social aspects -- Juvenile literature.
Skyscrapers -- Social aspects.
Cities and towns.
High-rise apartment buildings -- History -- Juvenile literature.
High-rise apartment buildings -- Juvenile literature.
High-rise apartment buildings -- Social aspects -- Juvenile literature.
High-rise apartment buildings.
Skyscrapers -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Skyscrapers -- History.
Skyscrapers -- Social aspects -- Juvenile literature.
Skyscrapers -- Social aspects.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Cizek, K., & Woudstra, K. (2019). Highrise: the towers in the world & the world in the towers . Firefly Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cizek, Katerina and Kristy Woudstra. 2019. Highrise: The Towers in the World & the World in the Towers. Firefly Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cizek, Katerina and Kristy Woudstra. Highrise: The Towers in the World & the World in the Towers Firefly Books, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Cizek, Katerina,, and Kristy Woudstra. Highrise: The Towers in the World & the World in the Towers Firefly Books, 2019.
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