Stonehenge

Wonders of the World

by Catherine M. Petrini

A grouping of massive stones rises from an English hillside, their origins and purpose shrouded in mystery. Popular lore has linked Stonehenge to the wizard Merlin, dark Druid rituals, and even flying saucers. What does modern science reveal about the secrets of the rocks?

48 pages, Hardcover

First published August 30, 2005

Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Every bit as solid and informative as the audioguide I listened to on my recent trip to Stonehenge, but geared for a younger audience. I learned a few things through the more detailed explanations with simpler language that I had not picked up on during the audiotour as well, including that the stones used to shape the saracen stones were round, rather than wedge-shaped as I had pictured them. An interesting read and an opportunity to sample some of my friend Cathy's work.

[K. McDevitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've never visited Stonehenge, but it has always fascinated me. I liked all the different aspects of Stonehenge discussed in this book--some of the myth and theories involves, but also some of the science and history and discovery made. I didn't realize it had been built and added onto in multiple stages over so many years. I also learned a lot of the vocabulary terms for the different stones. I hope to one day visit this in person!