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KLIATT
"This would be a great addition to a unit on Central American history for upper elementary, middle school and junior high students."
Calliope Magazine
"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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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