central america

Jade played a crucial role in the culture of the Maya and other ancient Americans who treasured it above all things. But the Spanish wanted gold and within fifty years of the Spanish conquest, the sources of Maya jade had been forgotten. Centuries later archaeologists excavating Maya cities uncovered numerous jade carvings and statues and wondered where the stone had come from.

Provides an introduction to ancient Mesoamerican civilization and culture, and presents a selection of myths created by the Mayans and Aztecs in their attempts to understand the world.

A study of U.S. involvement in the countries of Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica, focusing on the U.S. fear of certain kinds of revolution, and the way the U.S. system ironically helped cause revolutions in Central America.

Text and pictures describe the grandeur of the pyramids - from the massive tombs of Egypt's pharaohs to the majestic temples of ancient Mexico.

Presents an introduction to Mesoamerican mythology, providing information on their origins and the role they play in the culture and society of Mesoamerica. Includes illustrations and examples of myths.

A young boy helps his aging grandfather complete a basket to be used by their Garifuna village to carry on the tradition of making cassava bread.

Examines aspects of the everyday lives of early American peoples, including the Aztec, Maya, and Inca peoples of Central and South America, and the Arctic and Native American Indian cultures of the North; and includes photographs, illustrations, maps, timelines, and activities.

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.