Ancient Maya (the Ancient World)
Scholastic Inc. · Paperback · September 7, 2012
Thousands of years ago, in what is now Guatemala, Belize, and southern Mexico, the Mayan people began to build one of history's greatest civilizations.
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- Who it’s for
- Maya history spans early villages and farms, Spanish arrival, and influence continuing today.
- Themes
- Mayan history, Cultural development, Mayan influence today
- Genres
- Central & South America History, Ancient History for Kids, Archaeology for Kids
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Thousands of years ago, in what is now Guatemala, Belize, and southern Mexico, the Mayan people began to build one of history's greatest civilizations. This book details the history of the Mayan people, from the settlement of their earliest villages and farms to their demise at the hands of the Spanish in the 16th century. Readers (Grades 6-9) will discover how Mayan culture grew and developed over time and how these remarkable people continue to influence the world today.
Maya Through Time
Maya history spans early villages and farms, Spanish arrival, and influence continuing today.
Come here for
- Early villages and farms in Maya history
- How Maya culture developed over time
Expect
- Coverage from the earliest settlements to the 16th century
- Maya influence continuing in the world today
Where it sits
| Central & South America History | 65% |
|---|---|
| Ancient History for Kids | 51% |
| Archaeology for Kids | 29% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Ancient History for Kids
- Central & South America History
- Authors
- Barbara A. Somervill
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- September 7, 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Mayan history · Cultural development · Mayan influence today
- Reading lane
- Ancient History for Kids