Maya Amazing Inventions
You Can Build Yourself with 25 Projects Edition 2
Revised for 2012 Maya: Amazing Inventions You Can Build Yourself introduces readers ages 9–12 to the world of the ancient Maya, the most advanced and mysterious civilization of the New World. From ceremonial masks to hieroglyphics, and calendars to musical instruments, Maya: Amazing Inventions You Can Build Yourself gives readers a chance to experience how the Maya lived, cooked, worshipped, entertained themselves, and interacted with their neighbors through hands on building projects that use common household supplies.
ISBN 13: 9781936749607
Price: 15.95
GRL: U
Grade Level: 4-6
Ages: 9-12
Subject: Social Studies
Trim Size: 8 x 10
Color: Black & White
Page Count: 128
Illustrator: Tom Casteel
Also Available:
Spanish
Case Bound
KLIATT—“This would be a great addition to a unit on Central American history for upper elementary, middle school and junior high students.”
Calliope Magazine—“Skillfully lends historical facts with detailed instructions for replicating the masks, hieroglyphs, calendars, and musical instruments fashioned by the ancient Maya.
You may live in an area where there is plenty of rain for your home garden, but the sound of these rainsticks is lovely anytime!
Have an adult supervise since you will be using sharp objects.
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