Stonehenge

February 1, 2015
Grades 7-10 Whether for their timeless beauty, engineering feats, or enduring mysteries, the books in the History's Great Structures series pay tribute to some of the world's most fascinating architectural achievements. Complemented by color photos and reproductions, the interesting and accessible texts describe each structure's significance, the materials and engineering skills used, and the workers behind the construction. Stonehenge concentrates on the numerous theories surrounding its builders, construction, and usage, from religious ceremonies to alien visitation. A concluding chapter always looks at the future of each structure, including its legacy and continuing environmental and human threats. Other features include a time line, maps, related sidebars, facts about the architecture, and a bibliography. Students will find this series useful for world history, art, and science alike.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2015, American Library Association.)