Skara Brae: The Lost Neolithic Village

Set on the windswept coast of Orkney, the ancient village of Skara Brae survives as one of the best-preserved Neolithic settlements in Europe. Through clear prose and vivid photographs, the book takes middle-grade readers inside stone houses, showing how the inhabitants lived, worked, and interacted with their environment. It also examines the mystery of why the community was abandoned around 2500 BC, presenting archaeological clues and theories about the cause of its sudden desertion. This concise, visually engaging overview provides an accessible introduction to a remarkable piece of prehistoric history.