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Where Is Chichen Itza? by Paula K Manzanero

Where Is Chichen Itza?

Paperback – Illustrated, September 8, 2020

Paula K Manzanero

Penguin Young Readers Group · Paperback · September 8, 2020

Discover more about the amazing Maya by "visiting" the city of Chichen Itza.

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Who it’s for
Readers interested in Maya history, culture, and Chichen Itza's architecture
Themes
Maya history, Maya culture, Chichen Itza architecture
Genres
Mexico for Kids, Mexico - History, Archaeology for Kids

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Discover more about the amazing Maya by "visiting" the city of Chichen Itza. Although it's known more as an important tourist attraction today, the city of Chichen Itza was a powerful religious, political, scientific, and artistic center of the Maya people. Readers will learn about how Chichen Itza began and what happened to cause the downfall of a great society.

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The book also provides details about the culture of the Maya of Chichen Itza and the stunning architecture they built like the El Castillo pyramid, the Temple of the Warriors, and the massive ball court that was used for games and rituals.

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  • Architecture for Kids
  • Mexico - History
  • Mexico for Kids
Authors
Paula K Manzanero
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
September 8, 2020
Format
Paperback
Theme
Maya history · Maya culture · Chichen Itza architecture
Reading lane
Architecture for Kids