Author: Heather Moore Niver
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 150814902X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
What was life like in the days of the ancient Maya civilization? Where did people live and what did they do each day? These questions and more are answered in this fact-filled book about the daily life of the ancient Maya. Engaging text and primary sources shed light on the many mysteries of the Maya people. Color photographs of existing architecture and artifacts, as well as artwork, will transport readers back to the days when the Maya civilization was thriving. This exciting book is rich with information about Maya culture, and it’s sure to stoke readers’ imaginations while giving them a deep understanding of the history of this ancient civilization.
Ancient Maya Daily Life
Author: Heather Moore Niver
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 150814902X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
What was life like in the days of the ancient Maya civilization? Where did people live and what did they do each day? These questions and more are answered in this fact-filled book about the daily life of the ancient Maya. Engaging text and primary sources shed light on the many mysteries of the Maya people. Color photographs of existing architecture and artifacts, as well as artwork, will transport readers back to the days when the Maya civilization was thriving. This exciting book is rich with information about Maya culture, and it’s sure to stoke readers’ imaginations while giving them a deep understanding of the history of this ancient civilization.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 150814902X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
What was life like in the days of the ancient Maya civilization? Where did people live and what did they do each day? These questions and more are answered in this fact-filled book about the daily life of the ancient Maya. Engaging text and primary sources shed light on the many mysteries of the Maya people. Color photographs of existing architecture and artifacts, as well as artwork, will transport readers back to the days when the Maya civilization was thriving. This exciting book is rich with information about Maya culture, and it’s sure to stoke readers’ imaginations while giving them a deep understanding of the history of this ancient civilization.
Handbook to Life in the Ancient Maya World
Author: Lynn V. Foster
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780195183634
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
This comprehensive and accessible reference explores the greatest and most mysterious of civilizations, hailed for its contributions to science, mathematics, and technology. Each chapter is supplemented by an extensive bibliography as well as photos, original line drawings, and maps.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780195183634
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
This comprehensive and accessible reference explores the greatest and most mysterious of civilizations, hailed for its contributions to science, mathematics, and technology. Each chapter is supplemented by an extensive bibliography as well as photos, original line drawings, and maps.
Your Travel Guide to the Ancient Mayan Civilization
Author: Nancy Day
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
ISBN: 9780822530770
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life during the Maya civilization, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more.
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
ISBN: 9780822530770
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life during the Maya civilization, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more.
The Popol Vuh
Author: Lewis Spence
Publisher: New York : AMS Press
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Publisher: New York : AMS Press
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Living Maya
Author: Walter F. Morris
Publisher: ABRAMS
ISBN:
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Looks at the daily life and culture of the modern Maya people and discusses the connections with the civilization of their ancient ancestors.
Publisher: ABRAMS
ISBN:
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Looks at the daily life and culture of the modern Maya people and discusses the connections with the civilization of their ancient ancestors.
Ancient Maya
Author: Arthur Demarest
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521533904
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Ancient Maya comes to life in this new holistic and theoretical study.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521533904
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Ancient Maya comes to life in this new holistic and theoretical study.
Daily Life in Maya Civilization
Author: Robert J. Sharer
Publisher: Greenwood
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
. For ease of use by students, the work is organized into chapters covering all aspects of Maya life and civilization: the foundations of Maya life and civilization; early, middle, and late Maya civilization; economy (food production and trade); social and political systems; writing and calendars; life cycle events; arts and crafts; and religion.
Publisher: Greenwood
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
. For ease of use by students, the work is organized into chapters covering all aspects of Maya life and civilization: the foundations of Maya life and civilization; early, middle, and late Maya civilization; economy (food production and trade); social and political systems; writing and calendars; life cycle events; arts and crafts; and religion.
Ancient Maya Technology
Author: Charles Hofer
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1508149046
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
At their peak, the ancient Maya lived in one of the most advanced civilizations in the world. Their calendar system, celestial observations, and architecture give us clues to the greatness of their technology. This book introduces readers to the many unique technological devices and breakthroughs created by the ancient Maya. Readers will learn about the historical context of Maya technology through primary sources, such as artifacts and architectural ruins, and accessible, fact-filled text. Photographs of what the Maya left behind will give readers an in-depth look into the amazing creations of this ancient civilization.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1508149046
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
At their peak, the ancient Maya lived in one of the most advanced civilizations in the world. Their calendar system, celestial observations, and architecture give us clues to the greatness of their technology. This book introduces readers to the many unique technological devices and breakthroughs created by the ancient Maya. Readers will learn about the historical context of Maya technology through primary sources, such as artifacts and architectural ruins, and accessible, fact-filled text. Photographs of what the Maya left behind will give readers an in-depth look into the amazing creations of this ancient civilization.
The Ancient Maya
Author: Jackie Maloy
Publisher: C. Press/F. Watts Trade
ISBN: 9780531241103
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Provides information about the ancient Maya, discussing farming, daily life, beliefs, and other related topics.
Publisher: C. Press/F. Watts Trade
ISBN: 9780531241103
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Provides information about the ancient Maya, discussing farming, daily life, beliefs, and other related topics.
Daily Life in the Inca Empire
Author: Michael A. Malpass
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313355495
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Explore daily living inside the Inca empire, the largest empire in the western hemisphere before European colonization. The Incas' subjugation of all types of cultures in western South America led to a wide variety of experiences, from military leaders to ruling class to conquered peoples. Readers will uncover all aspects of Inca culture, including politics and social hierarchy, the life cycle, agriculture, architecture, women's roles, dress and ornamentation, food and drink, festivals, religious rituals, the calendar, and the unique Inca form of taxation. Utilizing the best of current research and excavation, the second edition includes new material throughout as well as a new chapter on Machu Picchu, and a day in the life section focusing on an Inca family and a servant family in Machu Picchu. Concluding chapters discuss Inca contributions to modern society and the dangers of present destruction of archaeological sites.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313355495
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Explore daily living inside the Inca empire, the largest empire in the western hemisphere before European colonization. The Incas' subjugation of all types of cultures in western South America led to a wide variety of experiences, from military leaders to ruling class to conquered peoples. Readers will uncover all aspects of Inca culture, including politics and social hierarchy, the life cycle, agriculture, architecture, women's roles, dress and ornamentation, food and drink, festivals, religious rituals, the calendar, and the unique Inca form of taxation. Utilizing the best of current research and excavation, the second edition includes new material throughout as well as a new chapter on Machu Picchu, and a day in the life section focusing on an Inca family and a servant family in Machu Picchu. Concluding chapters discuss Inca contributions to modern society and the dangers of present destruction of archaeological sites.