"Where is Stonehenge? That's an easy question to answer. It sits on the Salisbury Plain in Southern England. But what is the meaning of these strange circles of stones? Was Stonehenge a religious site to honor the dead? Or a sacred place of healing? Or perhaps an astrological calendar? These are much harder questions to answer. However, in an engaging and easy-to-read account, True Kelley puts forth all theories--past as well as current ones--about...

This title examines the exploration and study of the famous monument Stonehenge. The book explores the monuments' creation, traces its discovery and scientific investigation, and discusses future study and conservation efforts.

"Engaging images accompany information about Stonehenge. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--

"Why was this amazing monument erected? How did our Stone-Age ancestors bring such massive stones to the site from so far away? How did they raise the enormous stones to their upright positions? What was Stonehenge used for, and who lived around the site? With captions and pictures, and using up-to-the-minute research discoveries, Mick Manning and Brita Granstrom tell the incredible true story of this awe-inspiring monument. It is one of the greatest...

For centuries, there have been great questions surrounding some of the world's most well-known places. This book explores the history behind locations like the Bermuda Triangle and Stonehenge and examines how science has sought to explain some of the deepest-rooted mysteries of the world. Full of photographs, eyewitness accounts, hoaxes, and scientific approaches, this book allows readers to dive into these fascinating places like never before.

This book introduces readers to the ancient structure of Stonehenge and the myths about why and how it was built. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with eye-catching images to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed...

"Describes the mysteries behind Stonehenge, one of the ancient wonders of the world, including how and why it was built, the people who built it, and what the ruins are like today"--

"Grab your magnifying glass and camera. We're going in search of Stonehenge! This title will make you shiver with chilling facts and possible explanations for some of the greatest unexplained mysteries on Earth or beyond"--Provided by the publisher.

Discusses the history, construction, and possible purposes of Stonehenge.