| Ancient Maya: Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of the Maya's Past Contributor(s): Harris, Nathaniel (Author) |
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ISBN: 1426302274 ISBN-13: 9781426302275 Publisher: National Geographic Kids OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2008 Annotation: As Europe endured its Dark Ages, the Maya mapped the heavens and mastered mathematics. They constructed vast cities in jungle landscapes, leaving legacies in stone at places like Palenque and Uxmal. In overgrown sites, archaeologists now piece together this civilization with the aid of satellite technology. Modern-day experts provide windows into the Mayan world by interpreting ancient messages, inscribed for future generations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Archaeology - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Ancient - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Central & South America |
| Dewey: 972.801 |
| LCCN: 2007047837 |
| Lexile Measure: 1010 |
| Series: National Geographic Investigates (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 7" W x 9.84" (0.86 lbs) 64 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 126117 Reading Level: 7.7 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: As Europe endured its Dark Ages, the Maya mapped the heavens and mastered mathematics. They constructed vast cities in jungle landscapes, leaving legacies in stone at places like Palenque and Uxmal. In overgrown sites, archaeologists now piece together this civilization with the aid of satellite technology. Modern-day experts provide windows into the Mayan world by interpreting ancient messages, inscribed for future generations.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information. |