Life in the Maya Civilization: An Interactive Ancient History Adventure

by Danielle Smith-Llera

Overview

The Maya civilization thrived in southeastern Mexico and northern Central America for thousands of years. Its culture was known for its impressive stone buildings and pyramid temples, as well as developments in astronomy and mathematics. But what was it like to live there during the height of this civilization? Explore life in a farming village that faces a devastating volcanic eruption. Assume power in a city-state at risk of plunging into war with a rival community. Work as a scribe during a momentous solar eclipse. YOU CHOOSE who to be, where to go, and what to do. Will you succeed? Will you fail? Will you even survive? It’s up to you!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798875216374
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2025
Series:	You Choose: Ancient Empires and Civilizations
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Danielle Smith-Llera grew up in coastal Virginia, hearing unforgettable tales about her Mexican and Irish ancestors. She first moved overseas to teach in international schools in Hungary and Brazil. Life in the U.S. Foreign Service has taken her around the world to live in India, Jamaica, Romania, Belgium, the United Kingdom, and Washington, DC. She loves sharing stories—fiction, nonfiction, and a mixture of both—in classrooms, museum exhibits, and, of course, books.

Interviews

You Choose format immerses readers in the culture and daily life of some of the most important ancient empires and civilizations;