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National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Maya by Nathaniel Harris

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Maya

Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of the Maya's Past

Nathaniel Harris

Disney - RHCB · Print & ebook · February 12, 2008

As Europe endured its Dark Ages, the Maya mapped the heavens and mastered mathematics.

Ancient History for KidsArchaeology for KidsCentral & South America Historyhistory
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Who it’s for
Explore how archaeologists use satellite technology and ancient inscriptions to interpret Maya civilization.
Themes
Maya civilization, Archaeology and ancient sites, Ancient astronomy and mathematics
Genres
Central & South America History, Archaeology for Kids, Ancient History for Kids

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As Europe endured its Dark Ages, the Maya mapped the heavens and mastered mathematics. They constructed vast cities in jungle landscapes, leaving legacies in stone at places like Palenque and Uxmal. In overgrown sites, archaeologists now piece together this civilization with the aid of satellite technology. Modern-day experts provide windows into the Mayan world by interpreting ancient messages, inscribed for future generations.

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Maya Sites and Inscriptions

Explore how archaeologists use satellite technology and ancient inscriptions to interpret Maya civilization.

Come here for

  • Maya astronomy and mathematics
  • Palenque and Uxmal’s stone legacies

Expect

  • Overgrown sites and vast jungle cities
  • Modern experts interpreting ancient messages

Where it sits

Archaeology for Kids68%
Ancient History for Kids46%
Central & South America History39%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Ancient History for Kids
  • Central & South America History
  • Archaeology for Kids
Authors
Nathaniel Harris
Publisher
Disney - RHCB
Published
February 12, 2008
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Maya civilization · Archaeology and ancient sites · Ancient astronomy and mathematics
Reading lane
Ancient History for Kids