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1) The Maya
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Surveys the cultural development and intellectual achievements of one of the most advanced civilizations in the aboriginal New World.
Author
Series
Eyewitness books ; 47
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the history, beliefs, and everyday lives of the ancient Aztec, Inca, and Maya peoples.
3) The Maya
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
[1991]
Language
English
Description
Examines the history, changing fortunes, and current situation of the Maya Indians. Includes a picture essay on their crafts.
6) The Maya
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
[1985]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the history, language, social classes, customs, culture, religion, and warfare of the ancient Central American civilization of the Mayas.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
A Nobel Peace Prize winner reflects on poverty, injustice, and the struggles of Mayan communities in Guatemala, offering “a fascinating and moving description of the culture of an entire people” (The Times)
Now a global bestseller, the remarkable life of Rigoberta Menchú, a Guatemalan peasant woman, reflects on the experiences common to many Indian communities in Latin America. Menchú suffered gross...
Now a global bestseller, the remarkable life of Rigoberta Menchú, a Guatemalan peasant woman, reflects on the experiences common to many Indian communities in Latin America. Menchú suffered gross...
Author
Series
Jaguar stones ; 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
Formats
Description
With the end of the Mayan calendar fast approaching, fourteen-year-old Max Murphy and his friend Lola, the Maya girl who saved his life in the perilous jungle, race against time to outwit the twelve villainous Lords of Death, following the trail of the conquistadors into a forgotten land steeped in legend and superstition.
12) The Maya
Author
Series
Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
[1992]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes life in this ancient civilization, including farming techniques, rulers, priests, gods, markets, courts, palaces, science, letters, and art.
14) The Maya Indians
Author
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
[1994]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history and culture of the Maya Indians, their daily routine, and the lives of their descendants.
15) The Mayas
Author
Series
Publisher
Silver Burdett Press
Pub. Date
1989.
Language
English
Description
Describes the Mayan civilization which flourished in southern Mexico and Central America from 250 to 850.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 12
Language
English
Description
Connecticut middle-schooler Jake and his older sister Kady are transported by a Mayan artifact to a strange world inhabited by a mix of people from long-lost civilizations who are threatened by prehistoric creatures and an evil alchemist, the Skull King.
17) Rain player
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
[1991]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
To bring rain to his thirsty village, Pik challenges the rain god to a game of pok-a-tok.