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Description
This introduction to Ancient Maya discusses religion, history, everyday life, warfare, transportation, government, and more.
Quick Summary
The book reveals shocking secrets about Maya civilization that will make kids gasp, like how ancient kids played a team ball game where the losers could become human sacrifices and why chocolate was once more valuable than gold. What really hooks young readers is the wild ride through a world where astronomers tracked Venus so precisely it was used to plan warfare, warriors wore jade armor, and rulers performed bloodletting rituals to communicate with the gods. If your kid loves the thrill of uncovering ancient secrets in National Geographic Kids books or the action-packed history in the I Survived series, they will devour this front-row seat to one of the most fascinating civilizations ever. Perfect for fourth through sixth graders, especially those who dig into the Magic Tree House Fact Tracker guides for the real stories behind their favorite time-travel adventures.