central america

Closely examines the people, the politics, and the policies driving one of the most important issues of the day.

"Over its 2,700-year history, the Maya became one of the most complex and dominant indigenous civilizations in pre-Columbian America. They became masters in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)--evident through the archaeological remains. The Maya built massive civilizations with temples, palaces, extensive highway networks, and some of the largest pyramids in the world. This title explores all these innovations and more, explaining how, why, and when the Mayan empire's greatest minds came up with unique STEM solutions to everyday problems"--Provided by publisher.

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

This frog found in the rain forest of Central America spends the night searching for food while also being careful not to become dinner for some other animal.

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.

Describes one hundred occupations within the ancient Aztec and Mayan civilizations, such as judge, juggler, potter, wood carver, long-distance merchant, priestess, drummer, spy, bonesetter, and dog breeder.

In this Maya legend the sun becomes a jaguar at night, stalking through the jungle until it appears again as the sun in the eastern sky.

When the Critter Kids travel to the South American rainforest for an archaeological dig among the Mayan ruins, they discover that a priceless jade Jaguar Paw statue has been stolen and they work to uncover the smuggling ring.

Facing the most heartbreaking case of her career, Temperance Brennan investigates shallow graves where fading clues begin to emerge of a brutal crime that was committed more than two decades ago.

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.