Description: What are the secrets of the ancient stone circle? Were the carefully placed stones a burial site, an ancient calendar, a place of Druid worship...or even a site of sacrifice? World-renowned archaeologist Mike Parker-Pearson has spent the last seven years on a quest to answer these and many other questions. In If Stones Could Speak, award-winning author Marc Aronson joins the research crew and records their efforts to crack Stonehenge’s secrets. National Geographic helped sponsor the Riverside archeological team’s mission, and now young readers can journey behind the scenes to experience this groundbreaking story first-hand, through the eyes of the experts.Mike and his team have revolutionized our understanding of Stonehenge by exploring the surrounding landscape for clues about the stones -- an idea first suggested by a visitor from Madagascar. The results have been breathtaking: The team recently unearthed the largest Neolithic village ever found in England. Marc Aronson had total access to the site, the team, and their work over two seasons of digging and brings the inspirational story of the discoveries taking place at this World Historical Site to young readers. The informative and drama-driven text includes tales of dead bodies, cremations, feasting, and ancient rituals, as well as insights into the science of uncovering the ancient past.The expert text, stunning photography, and explanatory maps and illustrations will all help young readers see this ancient monument in totally new ways and inspire future generations of archaeological explorers.Product detailsPublisher : National Geographic Kids; Illustrated edition (March 9, 2010)Language : EnglishHardcover : 64 pagesISBN-10 : 1426305990ISBN-13 : 978-1426305993Reading age : 10 - 14 yearsLexile measure : 1070LGrade level : 5 - 9Item Weight : 1.21 poundsDimensions : 9.5 x 0.4 x 11.21 inches
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Book Title: IF Stones Could Speak : Unlocking the Secrets of Stonehenge
Item Length: 11.1in
Item Height: 0.4in
Item Width: 9.3in
Author: Marc Aronson
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Topic: Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology, Social Science / Archaeology, Science & Nature / Discoveries, History / Symbols, Monuments, National Parks, Etc., People & Places / Europe
Publisher: Disney Publishing Worldwide
Intended Audience: Ages 2-3, Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Under 2 Years
Publication Year: 2010
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Item Weight: 19.3 Oz
Number of Pages: 64 Pages
