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Chichen Itza, la ciudad sagrada

los Mayas
Describes the sacred city of the Mayan Indians in Yucatan.
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Cenote of sacrifice

Maya treasures from the sacred well at Chiche? Itza?
Catalog of the exhibition on tour from the Peabody Museum at Harvard University.
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The Maya world

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

Examines the lives of prehistoric humans and the tools they used, explains why scientists believe all humans are descended from the same woman, follows researchers as they attempt to re-create the life of Otzi the Iceman, a 5,300-year-old skeleton, and discusses the importance of the Nile to ancient Egyptian civilization.

Ancient America's lost colonies

2018
"[The author argues that there is] abundant physical proof ... [that there existed] Old World visitors to our continent hundreds and thousands of years ago. This book explores the [supposed] evidence of pre-Columbian visitors and colonies in ancient America"--Provided by publisher.
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Eddie Red Undercover

Mystery in Mayan Mexico [Eddie Red, Undercover Book #2]
2015
"On vacation in Mexico, Eddie Red and his best friend Jonah must once again rely on Eddie's talent for drawing and his photographic memory to uncover clues to catch a crook when Eddie's father is falsely accused of a crime"--Provided by publisher.

Ancient Maya technology

2017
"At their peak, the ancient Maya lived in one of the most advanced civilizations in the world. Their calendar system, celestial observations, and architecture give us clues to the greatness of their technology. This book introduces readers to the many unique technological devices and breakthroughs created by the ancient Maya"--Amazon.com.
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Ancient Inca technology

2017
"The Inca Empire was a complex, highly developed society that ruled ancient Peru for centuries. The civilization grew strong thanks to important advances in technology. This information-rich title covers the Incas roads and communications systems, buildings, bridges, terrace farming, and tools. Readers will also learn about important scientific innovations such as calendars, Quipu, the Incas understanding of astronomy, and their medicinal practices"--Amazon.com.
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