central america

An examination of a sophisticated ancient culture, its cities, agriculture, trade, art, religion and science, as revealed by modern archeological studies.

A brief description and history of Mexico and Central America.

Provides facts about the ancient Maya civilization, discussing who the Maya were and why they were special, their farms and cities, daily life, how they looked, what they believed, and their achievements, and looking at what happened to the Maya. Includes maps, a time line, and photographs.

Describes the education, duties and lifestyle of a Mayan soothsayer.

Fourteen year-old Max, along with a Mayan girl named Lola, search the rain forest for the ancient Jaguar Stones and clues about the disappearance of his parents, who were last seen working at an archaeological dig.

Explains the development of the ancient Mayan empire, with maps showing where the civilization was and how it expanded over time, short biographies of key historical figures, and a timeline of important events.

Offers readers a compelling look into the lives, challenges, and successes of Central American immigrants.

Itinerary inclues Merida, Mexico, the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza and Tulum, Belize, Guatamala, Costa Rica, the Monteverde Cloud Forest and Nicaragua.

They are a mass migration of thousands, yet each one travels alone. This book is a collection of oral histories that tells--in their own words--the story of young refugees fleeing countries in Central America and traveling for hundreds of miles to seek safety and protection in the United States.

A collection of facts about the geography of Central America and the Caribbean.