| Ancient Maya: Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of the Maya's Past Contributor(s): Harris, Nathaniel (Author) |
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ISBN: 1426302282 ISBN-13: 9781426302282 Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Binding Type: Library Binding - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: March 2008 * Out of Print * 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. Click for more in this series: National Geographic Investigates (Library) |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Archaeology - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Ancient - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Central & South America |
| Dewey: 972.801 |
| LCCN: 2007047837 |
| Age Level: 10-14 |
| Grade Level: 5-9 |
| Lexile Measure: 1010(Not Available) |
| Series: National Geographic Investigates (Library) |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 6.95" W x 9.71" L (0.79 lbs) 64 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America - Ethnic Orientation - Native American - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents |
| Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 10/01/2008 pg. 461 - Recommended, Satisfactory Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2008 pg. 461 - Recommended, Satisfactory |
| 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. |
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