Includes bibliographical references (p. 106) and index.
Contents:
Puzzle pieces -- From the beginning -- The haves and the have-nots -- Plains, forests, and peaks -- Corn is life -- Reverence for the gods -- The Maya today -- Biographies -- Timeline -- Glossary.
Summary:
Thousands of years ago, in what is now Guatemala, Belize, and southern Mexico, the Mayan people began to build one of historys greatest civilizations. This title details the history of the Mayan people, from the settlement of their earliest villages and farms to their demise at the hands of the Spanish in the 16th century. Readers will discover how Mayan culture grew and developed over time and how these remarkable people continue to influence the world today.
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