mayas

Examines the history, culture, and people of the ancient Mayan and Aztec civilizations; and covers topics including their political and social systems, warfare and rulers, and the construction of their cities.

Angela, a young Maya girl, is taught the traditional art of weaving, practicing the seven sacred designs that demonstrate not only her technical ability but her connection to her people and spiritual heritage.

Travel guide that follows the route of Mayan civilizations past and present in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador, with practical advice on hotels, restaurants, and attractions.

Acetate overlays help reveal the history, culture, traditions, daily life, and dress of the Aztecs, Incas, and Maya.

With the end of the Mayan calendar fast approaching, fourteen-year-old Max Murphy and his friend Lola, the Maya girl who saved his life in the perilous jungle, race against time to outwit the twelve villainous Lords of Death, following the trail of the conquistadors into a forgotten land steeped in legend and superstition.

Back home in Oxford, Josh tries to resume his normal life and make sense of his Mayan adventures, but soon it becomes clear that he cannot escape destiny as he becomes more certain than ever that his father's death was no accident and his closest allies may not be trustworthy.

Caity Mac Fireland of San Francisco accompanies her parents to an isle off the coast of Scotland where she finds a Mayan relic and, guided by a motley crew of advisors, uncovers an incredible secret that an elite group of power-brokers will stop at nothing to control.

Reprints reports and photographs that appeared in "National Geographic" magazine in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, which tell of the discoveries made by archaeologists on some of their first investigations of ancient Mayan and Aztec civilizations.

A discussion of the Maya, including who the people were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, and entertainment and sports. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index.