TY - BOOK ED - World Book, Inc. TI - The mysteries of the Maya. SN - 9780716626633 AV - F1435 .O2613 2014 U1 - 972.81 23 PY - 2014/// CY - Chicago, USA PB - World Book, Inc. KW - Mayas KW - History KW - Juvenile literature KW - Social life and customs N1 - 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 N2 - "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"-- ER -