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1) Ancient Maya
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"In Ancient Maya, readers discover the history and impressive accomplishments of the Maya people, including their advanced mathematics and massive stone cities. Engaging text provides details on the civilization's history, development, daily life, culture, art, technology, warfare, social organization, and more."--Publisher's website.
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143 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm.
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Examines the rise of the Inca, Aztec, and Maya civilizations, provides information about their cities, religion, people, and power structures, and discusses the tradition of warriors and warfare that led to their destruction.
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3 videodiscs (304 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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This six part series explores the influence on ancient culture on our lives today. Host Michael Wood visits the ancient cities and great ports of India and China, the deserts of Egypt and Iraq, the Mexico of the Inca, Aztec and Mayan peoples, the Greek and Roman monuments of Europe and the jungles of Central America searching for the living legacies of these once great civilizations. The series traces how the institutions that arose with urban civilization...
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The Mayan culture is utterly fascinating and holds many mysterious secrets. In this book you will discover all about the advances that were made by the Mayan civilization, as well as the possibilities that they knew more than we know today! From their pyramids to the infamous Mayan calendar, their ancient writings and mathematics to the mysteries of the Mayan UFO's... you are about to uncover the truth about the Mayan Empire anditss wonderfully exciting...
7) Maya
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48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 23 cm.
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Presents an introduction to the history, culture, and civilization of the ancient Maya. Includes a glossary, an index, and lists of Internet sites and other references.
8) Hola, Mexico
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"Learn about Mexico, a country famous for its colorful fiestas and celebrations, and its rich history blending Aztec, Mayan, and European influences ... Explore Mexico's traditions in arts and music, including its world-famous mariachi bands."--Provided by publisher.
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Connecticut middle-schooler Jake and his older sister Kady are transported by a Mayan artifact to a strange world inhabited by a mix of people from long-lost civilizations who are threatened by prehistoric creatures and an evil alchemist, the Skull King.
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