central america

A-to-Z guide to the people, places, and events of ancient Mesoamerica, a region that encompassed present-day Mexico and Central America, providing information on the art, architecture, social life, religion, military and politics from the paleo-Indian period through 1521.

Describes the activities of Central American children--their work, their play, and their celebrations.

A 1995 translation of the Quiche Mayan book of creation, originally written in Mayan hieroglyphs, with updated notes, commentary, and illustrations.

Highlights dark deeds from the worlds of the ancient Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas.

When his vanity and greed cause him to needlessly kill animals, Corn Grower almost loses his precious life with his wife, Moon-Sun, and their son, Small Ears.

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.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about the mythological deities, characters, themes, rituals, and beliefs of Mesoamerican society; features an essay that examines the history and belief system of Mesoamerican culture; and includes a chronology, bibliographies, a glossary, and index.

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

Presents an introduction to Mexico and the countries of Central America, with illustrated maps and notes on the Spanish language, and features forty projects and three plays based on the Mexican and Central American cultures.