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Author VanVoorst, Jennifer, 1972-

Title The ancient Maya / by Jenny Fretland VanVoorst.

Imprint North Mankato, MN : Compass Point Books/Capstone, c2013.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 PCMS Jumpstart Non-Fiction  939 VANVOORST    ---  DUE 03-05-20 Billed
Description 48 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 23 cm.
Series Exploring the ancient world
Note Includes chronology.
Includes glossary.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. 46-47) and index.
Contents The world of the Maya - A well-ordered universe - Intellectual achievements - Daily life - Decline and fall.
Summary This book describes the civilization of the ancient Maya, which was at its peak about 1750 to 1100 years ago, discussing how they pleased their gods by building stone temples, developing a written language, and playing a ball game with life-or-death consequences.
Audience 4-8 Medialog, Inc.
990 Lexile.
Study Program Accelerated Reader AR Middle Grades RL 6.9 1.0 quiz: 152796
Subject Mayas.
Mayas -- Social life and customs.
Ancient civilization.
Mexico -- Civilization.
Central America -- Civilization.
ISBN 9780756545642 (lib.)
9780756545840 (pbk.)

 
    
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