Empires of the Maya Contributor(s): Rubalcaba, Jill (Author), Keller, Angela (Consultant) |
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ISBN: 1604131551 ISBN-13: 9781604131550 Publisher: Chelsea House Publications OUR PRICE: $34.65 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: December 2009 Annotation: Long before European boats reached the shores of the Americas, sophisticated civilizations had already developed throughout the continents. The empire of the Maya, located in modern Mexico and Central America, influenced civilization there for centuries. The ancient Maya had fully developed the idea of the calendar, detailed a writing system, pioneered new ideas in agriculture, and built towering palaces and temples that still stand today. Empire of the Ancient Maya gives a brief summary of the history of the empire, placing it within the context of its time period and geographical location, and then explores the evolution of Maya civilization from its origin through the classic period to the Spanish conquest. Delving into daily life, the book includes Maya achievements in mathematics, astronomy, technology, political organization, commerce, architecture, and the arts. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Central & South America - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Ancient |
Dewey: 972.810 |
LCCN: 2009021502 |
Series: Great Empires of the Past |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 7.5" W x 9.3" (1.15 lbs) 159 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Gives a summary of the history of the Maya Empire, placing it within the context of its time period and geographical location. This book explores the evolution of Maya civilization from its origin through the classic period to the Spanish conquest. It includes Maya achievements in mathematics, astronomy, political organization, and the arts. |