The Secrets of Stonehenge

Why was this amazing monument erected? How did our Stone-Age ancestors bring such massive stones to the site from so far away? How did they raise the enormous stones to their upright positions? What was Stonehenge used for, and who lived around the site? With captions and pictures, and using up-to-the-minute research discoveries, Mick Manning and Brita Granstrom tell the incredible true story of this awe-inspiring monument one of the greatest ancient sites in the world.

Short-listed for SLA Information Book Award 2014 (UK)

“'A new book from this talented duo is always a real treat! ... Intricately detailed, the pictures give a wealth of information and are fun to look at as well. ... I learnt a lot from this fascinating book.'”

'lots of interesting information … made easy to understand through the detailed pictures.’

‘Mick Manning and Brita Granström are a superb combination. . . A wonderful book for youngsters (and adults) about one of the greatest ancient sites in the world.’

'Fascinating'

‘ I will actually remember what I’ ve learned about Stonehenge from now on. That’ s because Brita Granströ m and Mick Manning have done again what they do so well. They find a topic and then they find out all there is to know about it, after which they make a deceptively simple non-fiction picture book.’

  ‘ Fun, colourful introduction to one of Britain's most enigmatic monuments ... a great asset for children to learn from.’ -

'Artfully making history accessible using captions and drawings..the mystery behind the giant stones is explored with satisfying depth.'

'an excellent introduction to its subject that touches on the awe and mystery that the monument still inspires.’

'lots of interesting information … made easy to understand through the detailed pictures.’

‘ Mick Manning and Brita Granströ m are a superb combination. . . A wonderful book for youngsters (and adults) about one of the greatest ancient sites in the world.’

'Light years away from the dull post-war black and white text books which many of us were brought up on.’

Mick Manning and Brita Granstrom have won many awards for their picture information books. Their books for Frances Lincoln include The Beatles, Charles Dickens: Scenes from an Extraordinary Life, What Mr Darwin Saw, Tail-End Charlie, Taff in the WAAF, The Secrets of Stonehenge, Dino-Dinners, Woolly Mammoth, the Fly on the Wall series: Roman Fort, Viking Longship, Pharaoh's Egypt and Greek Hero, and Nature Adventures. They divide their time between England and Sweden.

Stonehenge is one of the world's most important prehistoric monuments - with a fascinating history, perfect for treatment in a picture information book. Why was this amazing monument erected? How did our Stone-Age ancestors bring such massive stones to the site from so far away? How did they raise the enormous stones to their upright positions? What was Stonehenge used for, and who lived around the site? With captions and pictures, and using up-to-the-minute research discoveries, Mick Manning and Brita Granstrom tell the incredible true story of this awe-inspiring monument one of the greatest ancient sites in the world.

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