A Wonderleaf question
What is Stonehenge?
a real page from the book
Stonehenge is a prehistoric stone circle in England, built by people who farmed and gathered there thousands of years ago. Its stones line up with the midsummer sunrise and midwinter sunset, so it probably helped mark the year and served as a sacred meeting place.
Some stones came from nearby hills, while others began far away in Wales. That means families and communities planned, hauled, lifted, and returned to the work across generations. The real wonder is not mystery; it is human cooperation.
Wonder words
- solstice
- sarsen
- bluestone
- monument
Try it out
Place cups in a circle and shine a flashlight across them to make your own sunset alignment.
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