The Mayans : dig up the secrets of the dead / Louise Spilsbury.
Title:
The Mayans : dig up the secrets of the dead / Louise Spilsbury.
ISBN:
9781515725572
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Publication Information:
Chicago, Illinois : Capstone Press, [2020]
©2017
Physical Description:
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
General Note:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Contents:
The ancient Mayans -- Digging up the past -- Powerful gods and a dark underworld -- Towering pyramids and human sacrifices -- God-kings and burial masks -- Calendars and calculations -- Fierce wars and new weapons -- Hard work and dangerous games -- Rich traders and chocolate money -- Fancy palaces and humble huts -- Drinking chocolate and insect snacks -- Dress to impress -- Cracking the code.
Summary:
Explores the history of the ancient Mayans from religious practices and human sacrifices to weaponry and clothing styles. Features images of artifacts along with clues to unlocking the purpose of the item. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.
Program Information:
Accelerated Reader AR-ATOS MG 5.8 1.0 197082.
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Electronic Access:
Mackin Educational Resources Click here to open
Interest grade level:
2-5.
Audience:
870 Lexile.
Reading level:
5.8.
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