Q&A with Why Humans Build Up author Gregor Craigie
In this Q&A, author Gregor Craigie shares the inspiration behind his new book, his favorite buildings and the coolest fact he discovered while researching.
Category: Social Studies
CBC’s Gregor Craigie pens new middle-grade book exploring why humans build up and why this may promote a more sustainable future
“Why did they make it so high?” one of journalist Gregor Craigie’s sons asked him, sparking the inspiration for his new book, Why Humans Build Up: The Rise of Towers, Temples and Skyscrapers. Illustrated by Kathleen Fu, this nonfiction book for children aged 9 to 12 seeks to answer Craigie’s son’s question.
Exciting Fact and Fiction Book Pairings
What do fact and fiction book pairings do? Help readers understand the difference between the genres Reinforce new vocabulary Inform a compare-and-contrast discussion Deepen understanding by helping readers make connections Build kids’ excitement for learning! Wildfires & Life Cycles FACT This STEM-based picture book explains what wildfires are and how …
Teaching Resources from Orca
Did you know that Orca has FREE teaching resources available? Check out some of our new posters and activity guides!
Classroom Activity: International Women’s Day
March 8th is International Women’s Day, a day where we continue to push for a world free from gender bias and shine light on folks who are fighting for equality. Looking for an activity to celebrate International Women’s Day with your class? We’ve created a free worksheet to help students …
Five Ways to Give On Giving Tuesday
Today is Giving Tuesday but supporting your community never goes out of season. Looking for ways to give back during the holidays? We’ve compiled a list of five of causes that are close to our hearts. Teacher Tip: Are you a teacher raising money with your school or classroom this …