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Maya: Amazing Inventions You Can Build Yourself with 25 Projects

Illustrated by Tom Casteel
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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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.

Available In:
Hardcover, $21.95
9781936749614
Paperback, $15.95
9781936749607
Includes: Table of Contents | Timeline | Charts | Maps | Glossary | Resources | Index
Specs: 8 x 10 size | black and white interior | 128 pages
Subject: Social Studies
Content Focus: Ancient Civilizations

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