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The Maya: Activities and Crafts from a Mysterious Land (Secrets of Ancient Cultures) [Paperback]

Arlette N. Braman (Author), Michele Nidenoff (Illustrator)
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Publication Date: March 14, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0471219819 | ISBN-13: 978-0471219811 | Edition: 1st
Discover the ancient Maya culture with these fun games and activities!

Make a Maya pyramid. Mix up a Chili Chocolate Drink. Create a macaw headdress. While reading The Maya, you'll have a great time exploring the cultural traditions of this innovative people as you learn to write in the Mayan language, make a mosaic jade mask in the likeness of one of their rulers, and test your skills as you play Maya games.

This book is filled with activities and projects that will show you how the Maya people lived and played, as well as how they managed to create a civilization that lasted almost 4,000 years! You'll learn about the bravery of Maya warriors as you construct a war shield. You'll discover how to read ancient Maya hieroglyphs and even create your own glyph rubbing, just like the scribes used to do! You'll get to solve math problems using Maya numbers-and then come up with your own problems to try on your friends! Plus, you'll find lots of amazing Maya facts on topics ranging from history and government to foods and arts to science and architecture. So be prepared for lots of fun as you discover the ancient secrets of The Maya.

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Discover the ancient Maya culture with these fun games and activities!

Make a Maya pyramid. Mix up a Chili Chocolate Drink. Create a macaw headdress. While reading The Maya, you’ll have a great time exploring the cultural traditions of this innovative people as you learn to write in the Mayan language, make a mosaic jade mask in the likeness of one of their rulers, and test your skills as you play Maya games.

This book is filled with activities and projects that will show you how the Maya people lived and played, as well as how they managed to create a civilization that lasted almost 4,000 years! You’ll learn about the bravery of Maya warriors as you construct a war shield. You’ll discover how to read ancient Maya hieroglyphs and even create your own glyph rubbing, just like the scribes used to do! You’ll get to solve math problems using Maya numbers–and then come up with your own problems to try on your friends! Plus, you’ll find lots of amazing Maya facts on topics ranging from history and government to foods and arts to science and architecture. So be prepared for lots of fun as you discover the ancient secrets of The Maya.

About the Author

ARLETTE N. BRAMAN is a former teacher who has written articles for kids in such magazines as W.o.w., The Friend, and Pen & Ink. She is also the author of Kids Around the World Create!, Kids Around the World Cook!, Kids Around the World Play!, and Traditional Native American Arts and Activities, all from Wiley.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1st edition (March 14, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0471219819
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471219811
  • Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great teaching tool, February 1, 2009
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This is a wonderful educational activity book. It not only has fun crafts and activities, but it also provides plenty of historical info to compliment them.
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4.0 out of 5 stars fun book, September 16, 2010
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This is a fun introduction to the history of the Maya, with recipes and crafts that help make the era come alive for children.
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Excellent resource for primary grades. I'm taking it to Belize, home to many of Mayan heritage.
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