The Secrets of Stonehenge
By Mick Manning & Brita Granström
Published by
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN 9781847803467
Winter 2013
Synopsis
With captions and pictures, and using up-to-the-minute research discoveries, Mick Manning and Brita Granström tell the incredible true story of the most important prehistoric monument in Britain, a World Heritage Site with a fascinating history, perfect for treatment in a picture information book.
Author's Biography
Mick Manning grew up in Haworth, West Yorkshire and studied Illustration at the Royal College of Art in London. He has written and illustrated over 60 books, mostly with his partner Brita Granström. Their distinctive books have won numerous awards. They live in the Scottish Borders and have 4 sons.
Reviews
"Fun, colourful introduction to one of Britain's most enigmatic monuments ... a great asset for children to learn from."
- Our Book Reviews
"Artfully making history accessible using captions and drawings..the mystery behind the giant stones is explored with satisfying depth."
- Our Book Reviews
"An excellent introduction to its subject that touches on the awe and mystery that the monument still inspires."
- Books for Keeps
"Fascinating"
- Irish Examiner
"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."
- Parents in Touch
"Lots of interesting information... made easy to understand through the detailed pictures."
- Juno
"A wonderful book for youngsters (and adults) about one of the greatest ancient sites in the world."
- Offspring
Price: £11.99
- Our Book Reviews
"Artfully making history accessible using captions and drawings..the mystery behind the giant stones is explored with satisfying depth."
- Our Book Reviews
"An excellent introduction to its subject that touches on the awe and mystery that the monument still inspires."
- Books for Keeps
"Fascinating"
- Irish Examiner
"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."
- Parents in Touch
"Lots of interesting information... made easy to understand through the detailed pictures."
- Juno
"A wonderful book for youngsters (and adults) about one of the greatest ancient sites in the world."
- Offspring
Price: £11.99
Reader Comments
For children and adults. Entertaining.
What an exciting interpretation of stonehenge mystery, and very accessible.
Fab book
Great book