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Where Is Stonehenge?
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 theories—past as well as current ones—about Stonehenge and the people who four thousand years ago managed to build this amazing monument.
111 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 6, 2016
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December 1, 2022
Great immersion for kids into cultural reading. They will love how things are explained and will keep then entertained while reading the book.
October 27, 2017
I included this book in my homeschool curriculum this year since our focus needed to include world history. This book is perfect for elementary to early middle grade readers. There is a pull out map included in the book. My children really loved it. They were able to see the area they were reading about. I appreciated it as well, because it made the reading a little more in depth.
Stonehenge has always been a place of fascination because no matter how much we know about it, there will always be a bit of shrouded in mystery. My children loved to speculate how the stones made it to England. They were also interested to know that there were more monuments found along with Stonehenge in surrounding locations!
Stonehenge has always been a place of fascination because no matter how much we know about it, there will always be a bit of shrouded in mystery. My children loved to speculate how the stones made it to England. They were also interested to know that there were more monuments found along with Stonehenge in surrounding locations!
December 29, 2021
Great introduction to Stonehenge. I read this aloud to my seven-year-old and he ate up every word, even the parts I thought would be boring.
October 11, 2021
Featured in grandma reads chapter book sessions.
Stonehenge is a fascinating place, and this book does a good job as an introduction to kids ready to learn about places outside their own environment - ready to move to places on the globe that are not in their own nation, even.
My group was very receptive of the concepts discussed - archaeology, historical peoples - not just one set, but multiples, simple timelines, and the problems faced when nature and humanity are interested in such places as Stonehenge. Interest by social, scientific, and cultural groups create their own kind of erosion and how to manage that had my kiddos thinking and realizing their actions in public spaces are impactful and potentially problematic. A good exercise, pondering on this.
Stonehenge is a fascinating place, and this book does a good job as an introduction to kids ready to learn about places outside their own environment - ready to move to places on the globe that are not in their own nation, even.
My group was very receptive of the concepts discussed - archaeology, historical peoples - not just one set, but multiples, simple timelines, and the problems faced when nature and humanity are interested in such places as Stonehenge. Interest by social, scientific, and cultural groups create their own kind of erosion and how to manage that had my kiddos thinking and realizing their actions in public spaces are impactful and potentially problematic. A good exercise, pondering on this.
November 7, 2024
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November 21, 2017
A fascinating look at one of the great mysteries of the world....Stonehenge. Guesses, discoveries, and scientific evidence make this wonder a true puzzle for the ages. Kelley gathers the facts and fiction of the ages and makes this book a captivating read.
Includes a timeline of Stonehenge, a timeline of the world, and a bibliography.
Includes a timeline of Stonehenge, a timeline of the world, and a bibliography.
February 1, 2017
Good book, quick read. Gives a lot of theories and leaves the reader to make up his/her own mind about what Stonehenge was used for.
March 2, 2023
Very educational. Introduced me to multiple theories about how Stonehenge and the other henges came to be.
October 25, 2020
This is the second book from this series of books that we've used for homeschooling. We're doing ancient history and one of our weeks was focused on Stonehenge and megaliths. In general this is a very capable and interesting book full of information. There is only one big problem, that we don't know a whole lot about Stonehenge.
Unlike the earlier book we read, which was about the Pyramids, Stonehenge remains a bit of a mystery. This area of the world had not invented writing yet and therefore unlike the Egyptians or Sumerians we don't know a lot about them and their lives. So most of the book is about giving theories, showing how these theories were disproven, and then talking about new theories and ending with a we don't really know.
The book was still interesting, but there was something a little unsatisfying reading a book that basically says we don't really know what it was for. I do give it kudos for talking about how poor archaeology has maybe added to the difficulties over the years. It was also interesting to see all of the different puzzle pieces they've found over the years, even if it hasn't led to one coherent picture of what Stonehenge was used for.
So overall, this book works well for learning more about Stonehenge. You may wind up a bit disappointed though, since we don't know a whole lot about what it was for or how it was built exactly. There are lots of theories, but we still don't really seem to have a grasp on the truth.
Unlike the earlier book we read, which was about the Pyramids, Stonehenge remains a bit of a mystery. This area of the world had not invented writing yet and therefore unlike the Egyptians or Sumerians we don't know a lot about them and their lives. So most of the book is about giving theories, showing how these theories were disproven, and then talking about new theories and ending with a we don't really know.
The book was still interesting, but there was something a little unsatisfying reading a book that basically says we don't really know what it was for. I do give it kudos for talking about how poor archaeology has maybe added to the difficulties over the years. It was also interesting to see all of the different puzzle pieces they've found over the years, even if it hasn't led to one coherent picture of what Stonehenge was used for.
So overall, this book works well for learning more about Stonehenge. You may wind up a bit disappointed though, since we don't know a whole lot about what it was for or how it was built exactly. There are lots of theories, but we still don't really seem to have a grasp on the truth.
December 28, 2019
Where is Stonehenge? by True Kelley answers the easy question early on stating it is located in Southern England just under two hours from London. The bigger question still remains a mystery today: what is Stonehenge? We do know that it was built about 4,000 years ago and was expanded in stages over hundreds of years. With respect to its purpose, however, mostly what we have are theories and speculation. Was it built for a religious purpose in mind? The Druids used it in their ceremonies for several hundred years, but they didn't build it. It may be a mystical place for healing or possibly related to an astrological calendar; the bottom line is, we don't know. How it was built with the use of the crude and simple tools of that time period is also unknown including how they were able to place the massive stones that bridged two of the upright pillars. The author puts forth the more likely possible theories that make logical sense but also includes some of the wild ideas put forth as well. This is a great overview of the history of Stonehenge that is well written and presents what is known and what we would still like to know about one of the great unsolved mysteries.
May 12, 2023
"Stonehenge was already a ruin for thousands of years before the Romans came to England..."
This quick read walks through y the thousands of years of Stonehenge's history.
We have very few answers about Stonehenge, but this explores what we know about the stones, where they most likely came from, when they were likely placed... and explores the history of archaeological study at the site, and what has been found there, as well as near by.
It also hits on numerous theories that have been disproved, and brings up many of the reasons we are no longer allowed to walk among the stones.
This quick read walks through y the thousands of years of Stonehenge's history.
We have very few answers about Stonehenge, but this explores what we know about the stones, where they most likely came from, when they were likely placed... and explores the history of archaeological study at the site, and what has been found there, as well as near by.
It also hits on numerous theories that have been disproved, and brings up many of the reasons we are no longer allowed to walk among the stones.
October 3, 2023
TIL
1. "Archaeologists found bones showing that the villagers had eaten a lot of meat and that feasts had been held. The bones also showed them that the people were well fed, because there was still some meat on them. A hungry person would have scraped the bones clean." (p. 22)
2. "The lintel stones had two holes carved near each end. Two bumps in the standing stones fitted into these holes. That held the whole heavy lintel in place. In woodworking that’s called a mortise and tenon joint. Stonehenge builders must have learned that method from building their wooden houses." (p. 38)
1. "Archaeologists found bones showing that the villagers had eaten a lot of meat and that feasts had been held. The bones also showed them that the people were well fed, because there was still some meat on them. A hungry person would have scraped the bones clean." (p. 22)
2. "The lintel stones had two holes carved near each end. Two bumps in the standing stones fitted into these holes. That held the whole heavy lintel in place. In woodworking that’s called a mortise and tenon joint. Stonehenge builders must have learned that method from building their wooden houses." (p. 38)
January 24, 2025
Who HQ publish good books for young adult readers on a variety of topics that might be controversial or where all of the facts might be elusive. They present creatively, but objectively, and shy away from advocating sensationalist viewpoints while informing readers that they do exist. Where is Stonehenge? in particular barely mentions ufologist theories about the aeons old wonder and it very politely says that no, Merlin did not turn himself into a giant and create Stonehenge. A good, quick read.
July 26, 2019
Ok
Ok, so I feel like this book tries to take a lot of guess work and present it as fact. They have no way of knowing that it took thousands of people and many many years over generations to build this place. These people obviously weren't stupid. All the guess work is based on carbon dating. They even claim to know that the people who built it weren't advanced enough to use animals to pull the stones. It's a bit ridiculous
Ok, so I feel like this book tries to take a lot of guess work and present it as fact. They have no way of knowing that it took thousands of people and many many years over generations to build this place. These people obviously weren't stupid. All the guess work is based on carbon dating. They even claim to know that the people who built it weren't advanced enough to use animals to pull the stones. It's a bit ridiculous
May 19, 2021
Great for grade-schoolers - and anyone else who wants a quick accessible summary of the history of Stonehenge and the popular theories that surround it. The Illustrations and fold out map at the back are great and do a lot to break up the text for reluctant readers. My 10-year-old enjoys this series, especially the "Where Is" and "What Was." I recommend this book for kids who enjoy archeology and mystery.
January 31, 2023
It is 2023. How can we know so little about Stonehenge? This site has always fascinated me, and I knew so very little about that part of southwestern England, until I read this book. Another thing that irritates me is that, over the years, all these people have messed around with the site, so the artifacts aren't as perfect as they should be. I hope to visit there some time and get some fresh information.
April 16, 2019
A thorough summary of the history and theories of Stonehenge.
The question Where Is Stonehenge? seems easily answerable. What is Stonehenge? -not so much! The book does a good job of explaining the known and unknown.
From carbon dating and archaeology to problems associated with tourism - I learned quite a lot about Stonehenge!
The question Where Is Stonehenge? seems easily answerable. What is Stonehenge? -not so much! The book does a good job of explaining the known and unknown.
From carbon dating and archaeology to problems associated with tourism - I learned quite a lot about Stonehenge!
September 22, 2019
This Where Is book provided some context surrounding Stonehenge and provided the common theories regarding its creation/use/purpose but I was left with many other questions still unanswered (i.e. How? Why?)
December 27, 2017
i liked it
March 2, 2018
I had a harder time with this particular "Where is/What was/Who was" book. I found it to be a bit dry and not as accessible as other titles.
June 26, 2018
Interesting information about Stonehenge and how "we" go about trying to learn more about it.
September 11, 2019
Will we ever truly know what the purpose of Stonehenge was?
September 25, 2019
Basically the same as the other books in this series, but I dinged it a star for encouraging belief in UFOs. We already have enough conspiracy theorists, thanks.
October 2, 2019
I went from clueless about Stonehenge to having so many questions...
February 19, 2020
This is a good book in the who was series but there are so many names and dates. I feel like these books are supposed to be more readable textbook history. An ok book
January 6, 2021
Interesting in some respects but so much speculation that the book seemed a little off. Maybe it could have been combined with other ruins where they know more definitive answers
January 20, 2022
Very interesting and informative book.
July 21, 2022
There's more questions than answers in this one, but it was still fun to read.
July 25, 2022
It has all of the mysteries of Stonehenge but now revealed
October 18, 2022
I didn’t like this book because it had tons of facts in it ad was kinda boring.
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