Your Travel Guide to Ancient Mayan Civilization (Day, Nancy. Passport to History.) (Hardcover)

~ Nancy Day (Author) "The Mayan culture has existed for nearly four thousand years..." (more)
Key Phrases: cacao beans, chile peppers, Bird Jaguar, Chan Muan, Temple of Inscriptions (more...)

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Grade 4-8-Engaging trips through time and space. Each book begins with a brief introduction that provides background on the time period followed by information on each civilization's culture, geography, economy, and history. Recipes, games, time lines, and who's who lists are also included. Sidebars provide fascinating tidbits. Mayan Civilization covers the period A.D. 600-800. Interesting facts and discussions (the use of cacao beans for money, the belief in human sacrifice, and the Mayan concept of beauty) will maintain reader interest. Colonial America contains information about schools, medicine, forms of punishment, and various group activities such as chopping bees. Civil War provides a glimpse of both civilian and military life. Black-and white and full-color photographs of sites and artifacts and drawings enliven these narratives. Excellent sources for reports and projects.
Lana Miles, Duchesne Academy, Houston, TX
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Runestone Press (October 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822530775
• ISBN-13: 978-0822530770
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #297,167 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Your Travel Guide to Ancient Mayan Civilization, February 13, 2009

By	J. Gerhardstein (Yakima, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It is a great book. It's written as if it was a culture you could observe today, with tips and what to avoid, etc. Witty, great information throughout, especially the text boxes. Highly recommend it to anyone wanting to know more about the Mayan culture.