The Ancient Maya
The civilization of the ancient Maya reached its peak about 2,000 years ago. The Maya held a complex religious view of the world. In an effort to maintain order by pleasing their many gods, they built imposing stone temples, developed a written language, and played a ball game with life-or-death consequences.
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The Ancient Maya
The civilization of the ancient Maya reached its peak about 2,000 years ago. The Maya held a complex religious view of the world. In an effort to maintain order by pleasing their many gods, they built imposing stone temples, developed a written language, and played a ball game with life-or-death consequences.
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The Ancient Maya

The Ancient Maya

by Jennifer Fretland VanVoorst
The Ancient Maya

The Ancient Maya

by Jennifer Fretland VanVoorst

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Overview

The civilization of the ancient Maya reached its peak about 2,000 years ago. The Maya held a complex religious view of the world. In an effort to maintain order by pleasing their many gods, they built imposing stone temples, developed a written language, and played a ball game with life-or-death consequences.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780756545840
Publisher: Capstone
Publication date: 07/01/2012
Series: Exploring the Ancient World
Pages: 48
Product dimensions: 6.70(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile: 990L (what's this?)
Age Range: 10 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The World of the Maya 4

Chapter 2 A Well-Ordered Universe 12

Chapter 3 Intellectual Achievements 20

Chapter 4 Daily Life 28

Chapter 5 Decline and Fall 36

Timeline 44

Glossary 45

Select Bibliography 46

Additional Resources 47

Index 48

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