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The mysteries of the Maya. /

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Enigmas of historyPublication details: Chicago, USA World Book, Inc., 2014Edition: English-language revised editionDescription: 48 pages; illustrations, maps; 28 cmISBN:
  • 9780716626633
Uniform titles:
  • Ocaso de los Mayas. English.
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 972.81 23
LOC classification:
  • F1435 .O2613 2014
Contents:
The magnificent Maya -- Who were the Ancient Maya? -- A Maya timeline -- Where did the Maya come from? -- The wonders of Chichén Itzá -- The Bonampak murals -- Mysterious Maya writing -- Sacred ball game -- Mysteries of Maya science and mathematics -- What happened to the Maya codices? -- Maya treasures -- The splendor of Copán -- What caused the decline of Maya cities? -- Doorways to the underworld -- Places to see and visit.
Summary: "An exploration of the questions and mysteries that have puzzled scholars and experts about the Ancient Maya culture. Features include a timeline, map, fact boxes, biographies of famous experts on Maya culture, places to see and visit, a glossary, further readings, and index"--
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Junior Non-Fiction Junior Non-Fiction Waimate Junior Non-Fiction Children &Young Adults Section 972.81 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available a00720183

Includes bibliographical references (page 45) and index.

The magnificent Maya -- Who were the Ancient Maya? -- A Maya timeline -- Where did the Maya come from? -- The wonders of Chichén Itzá -- The Bonampak murals -- Mysterious Maya writing -- Sacred ball game -- Mysteries of Maya science and mathematics -- What happened to the Maya codices? -- Maya treasures -- The splendor of Copán -- What caused the decline of Maya cities? -- Doorways to the underworld -- Places to see and visit.

"An exploration of the questions and mysteries that have puzzled scholars and experts about the Ancient Maya culture. Features include a timeline, map, fact boxes, biographies of famous experts on Maya culture, places to see and visit, a glossary, further readings, and index"--

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