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"This would be a great addition to a unit on Central American history for upper elementary, middle school and junior high students."
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"Skillfully lends historical facts with detailed instructions for replicating the masks, hieroglyphs, calendars, and musical instruments fashioned by the ancient Maya."
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Revised in 2012 Maya: Amazing Inventions You Can Build Yourself introduces readers ages 9-12 to the world of the ancient Maya, the most advanced and mysterious civilization of the New World. From ceremonial masks to hieroglyphics, and calendars to musical instruments, Maya: Amazing Inventions You Can Build Yourself gives readers a chance to experience how the Maya lived, cooked, worshipped, entertained themselves, and interacted with their neighbors through hands on building projects that use common household supplies. Detailed step-by-step instructions for each project are combined with historical facts and anecdotes, biographies, and trivia. Together they give kids a first-hand look at daily life in ancient Mesoamerica.
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Paperback, $15.95 9781936749607 |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Dates
Timeline of the Maya
Important People
Names Known to the Maya
Important Places
Geography of the Maya
Introduction
Chapter 1
Uncovering an Ancient Legacy
Chapter 2
Kings and Priests
Chapter 3
Gods and Sacrifices
Chapter 4
Merchants
Chapter 5
Farming, Food, and Clothing
Chapter 6
Maya Children
Chapter 7
Games
Chapter 8
Writing
Chapter 9
Numbers
Chapter 10
Calendars
Chapter 11
Majestic Builders
Chapter 12
The Arts
Glossary
Resources
Index