"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 Stonehenge and the people who four thousand years ago managed to build this amazing monument."--Provided by publisher.
A natural expansion of the exceptional Who Was...? and What Was...? series, Where Is...? presents books that focus on a famous place: a landmark, a building or a natural wonder. Original. Simultaneous and eBook.
Introduces Stonehenge in England, including what it is made from, how it may have been created, and what its ancient purpose may have been.
Unravel some of the riddles of Stonehenge, one of the most famous and mysterious monuments in the world!
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 theoriespast as well as current onesabout Stonehenge and the people who four thousand years ago managed to build this amazing monument.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
