The History Detective Investigates: Mayan Civilization
$31.26
- Paperback
32 pages
- Release Date
14 July 2015
Summary
The early Mayans date back to 1800 BC, however, the golden age of Mayan civilization was around AD 250. They were the most dominant civilization of Mesoamerica, covering what is now Guatemala, Belize, and parts of Mexico.
The Maya excelled at agriculture, pottery, hieroglyph writing, calendar-making, and mathematics, and left behind an astonishing amount of impressive architecture and symbolic artwork.
The Maya were most known for the cities they built, amassing over 40. Piazz…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780750294164 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0750294167 |
| Author: | Clare Hibbert |
| Publisher: | Hachette Children's Group |
| Imprint: | Wayland |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 14 July 2015 |
| Weight: | 160g |
| Dimensions: | 266mm x 218mm x 10mm |
| Series: | History Detective Investigates |
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Twelve colourful spreads take readers through the many fascinating facets of Mayan life, from ritual bloodletting to stargazing. Added impetus is given by the cartoon figure Sherlock Bones, a canine detective whose paw prints appear throughout the book, prompting kids to solve various mysteries (“Why did parents press their babies’ heads between boards?”) There are also some suggestions for Mayan-themed projects, including writing Mayan rulers’ names in hieroglyphics.
This slim, lightweight book is perfect for sliding into a child’s backpack for plane or train journeys. And if you are going elsewhere, there are lots more in this History Detective Investigates series, with other new titles out soon, including the Indus Valley and Early Islamic Civilisation.
About The Author
Clare Hibbert
Clare specializes in non-fiction books for children of pre- and primary school age. Her favourite subjects are animals, history, art and culture. She has been shortlisted for the prestigious Aventis Junior Science Prize, and won a dozen Practical Pre-School Gold Awards. When she’s not writing, Clare likes spending time with her family, taking long walks, going to the theatre and watching contemporary dance - her favourite dancer is Akram Khan.
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