Ancient Celts

Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of the Celts' Past

By Green, Jen

Publishers Summary:
The distinctive languages, art, and mythologies of the ancient Celts give archaeologists with an enduring quest in Northern Europe. The Celts rarely used their written language, passing along beliefs, knowledge, and wisdom through oral traditions. Artifact-rich burial grounds, like the megalithic tombs at Newgrange, Ireland, inscribed stones, and stone circles like Stonehenge, all yield clues to their mysterious ways.

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ISBN
978-1-42630-225-1
Publisher
National Geographic Children's Books


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on August 1, 2008

Gr 3-7 With excellent-quality photographs and a well-written text, this is a thorough presentation of the most up-to-date knowledge about this ancient European culture, from its origins in 800 B.C. through A.D. 500, and cites the echoes of Celtic traditions that live on today. Aerial photos, time lines, informative sidebars, and National Geographic's famous maps augment text that asks and answers interesting questions ("Why did the Celts make human sacrifices?" "What happened w...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2008

This series discusses how archaeologists' work helps us learn about ancient cultures. Each volume highlights major sites and finds; the text touches on the impact of modern history on...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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