indians of central america

Presents an overview of the Mayan culture, discussing their government, religion, domestic life, recreation, occupations, entertainment, food, shelter, and clothing.

Describes the highly developed Mayan civilization noted for its achievements in architecture, mathematics, and astrology.

Presents an introduction to the history, culture, and civilization of the ancient Maya. Includes a glossary, an index, and lists of Internet sites and other references.

A brave young Miskito Indian follows his wife from the land of the living to the spirit world.

An examination of eighteen archaeological sites of Mesoamerica, from 1500 B.C. to 1519 B.C., with photographs, maps, reconstructions, and site plans.

A region-by-region exploration of trade in the native life of Northwestern Mexico; the Central Valley and the Gulf Coast of Mexico; Southwestern Mexico, the Yucatan Peninsula, and Northern Central America; the Caribbean; the Amazon Basin; and the Andes.

Describes the daily activities of native Latin American cultures.

The Death Lords are still after Max Murphy even after all this time. He knows they are after him because a giant octopus tried to drag him down to the underworld. Escaping the octopus, Max finds himself once again in Central America having to team up with Lola and the howler monkeys Lord 6-Dog and Lady Coco to save the world.

Max Murphy owes the ancient Maya Lords of Death a favor and when it is called in, he is given only seven days to find and return the long-lost Yellow Jaguar to the Maya underworld. As he seeks to deliver the Jaguar Stone, he encounters many unusual and frightening other-worldly situations.

An alphabetical encyclopedia covering the history, culture, and present status of more than 150 Indian tribes of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.