When his archaeologist parents go missing in Central America, fourteen-year-old Max embarks on a wild adventure through the Mayan underworld in search of the legendary Jaguar Stones, which enabled ancient Mayan kings to wield the powers of living gods.
Contains biographies of significant people from early American civilizations, including the Incas, the Mayas and their ancestors, and the Aztecs, and features a selection of related primary source texts and photographs of artifacts.
When his archaeologist parents go missing in Central America, fourteen-year-old Max embarks on a wild adventure through the Mayan underworld in search of the legendary Jaguar Stones, which enabled ancient Mayan kings to wield the powers of living gods. Includes cast of characters, glossary, facts about the Maya cosmos and calendar, and a recipe for chicken tamales.
Offers children an overview of the ancient Aztec and Mayan civilizations, discussing their daily life, beliefs, practices, and impact on world history.
Contains full-color illustrated drawings depicting the historical, political, and cultural development of the ancient Mayan civilization including Mayan geography, social classes, pyramids and ceremonies, astronomy, system of writing, and more.