Concrete : from the ground up / Larissa Theule ; illustrated by Steve Light.
| Author/creator | Theule, Larissa author. |
| Other author | Light, Steve illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2022. |
| Copyright Date | ©2022 |
| Description | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | "From a lowly mixture of stone, sand, water, and cement have sprung sidewalks, streets, and skyscrapers, . . . lighthouses and . . . palaces, long bridges and massive dams. In ancient building practices, in modern engineering, and in the architecture of the future, humble concrete plays a mighty role in the creation of the human-made world. With facts and . . . running narrative in the form of repartee-filled speech bubbles, [this book] is . . . informative and visually sweeping"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Interest age level | Ages 7-10 |
| Interest grade level | Grades 1-5 |
| Genre/form | Creative nonfiction. |
| Genre/form | Informational works. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| Genre/form | Informational works. |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| Genre/form | Creative nonfiction. |
| ISBN | 9781536212501 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1536212504 hardcover |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 620.136 T344C | ✔ Available | Place Hold |