mayas

Provides facts about the ancient Maya civilization, discussing who the Maya were and why they were special, their farms and cities, daily life, how they looked, what they believed, and their achievements, and looking at what happened to the Maya. Includes maps, a time line, and photographs.

Discusses the culture of the ancient Mayans and the mysteries of the Mayan calendar.

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

Fourteen year-old Max, along with a Mayan girl named Lola, search the rain forest for the ancient Jaguar Stones and clues about the disappearance of his parents, who were last seen working at an archaeological dig.

Examines everyday life in the ancient Maya civilization by experiencing a typical day for a wealthy Mayan citizen.

Explains the development of the ancient Mayan empire, with maps showing where the civilization was and how it expanded over time, short biographies of key historical figures, and a timeline of important events.

The reader faces deadly dangers as a writer on assignment in Mexico to explore the ruins of the Mayan Indians and solve the mystery of why the ancient civilization collapsed.

Old man Antonio shares the story of how the gods found all the colors in the world. Presented in Spanish and English.