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The Maya were an advanced civilisation that built magnificent cities in the rainforests of Central America. Find out about Mayan numbers, bloodletting rituals, and why the Maya disappeared.

Inside you can read about: calendars and astronomy; how to make a mosaic mask; writing and crafts; the life of a ballplayer; city-states and the elite.

Ideally suited for readers age 8+ or teachers who are looking for books to support the new curriculum.

Other titles in the Explore! Series include: Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages, Mayans, Early Islamic Civilization and The Indus Valley.



Table of Contents
  • 1: Who were the Maya?
  • 2: The rise of the Maya
  • 3: Mayan society
  • 4: The Mayan world
  • 5: Cities and buildings
  • 6: A day in the life
  • 7: Farming and food
  • 8: Art and writing
  • 9: Calendars and astronomy
  • 10: Religion
  • 11: Make a mosaic mask
  • 12: The last Maya
  • 13: Facts and figures
  • 14: Timeline

Explore!: Mayan Civilisation

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A Paperback / softback by Izzi Howell

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    Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
    Publication Date: 08/03/2018
    ISBN13: 9781526300195, 978-1526300195
    ISBN10: 1526300192
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    Description

    Book Synopsis

    The Maya were an advanced civilisation that built magnificent cities in the rainforests of Central America. Find out about Mayan numbers, bloodletting rituals, and why the Maya disappeared.

    Inside you can read about: calendars and astronomy; how to make a mosaic mask; writing and crafts; the life of a ballplayer; city-states and the elite.

    Ideally suited for readers age 8+ or teachers who are looking for books to support the new curriculum.

    Other titles in the Explore! Series include: Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages, Mayans, Early Islamic Civilization and The Indus Valley.



    Table of Contents
    • 1: Who were the Maya?
    • 2: The rise of the Maya
    • 3: Mayan society
    • 4: The Mayan world
    • 5: Cities and buildings
    • 6: A day in the life
    • 7: Farming and food
    • 8: Art and writing
    • 9: Calendars and astronomy
    • 10: Religion
    • 11: Make a mosaic mask
    • 12: The last Maya
    • 13: Facts and figures
    • 14: Timeline

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