Amazing Maya
Amazing Maya 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 Americas. From ceremonial masks to hieroglyphics, calendars to musical instruments, Amazing Maya Inventions You Can Build Yourself gives readers today a chance to experience how the Maya lived, cooked, worshiped, entertained themselves, and interacted with their neighbors through hands-on building projects.
KLIATT — "This would be a great addition to a unit on Central American history for upper elementary, middle school and junior high students."
Children's Literature—"a wealth of data…"
Calliope Magazine— "Amazing Maya Inventions You Can Build Yourself by Sheri Bell-Rehwoldt, skillfully lends historical facts with detailed instructions for replicating the mask, hieroglyphs, calendars, and musical instruments fashioned by the ancient Maya.
The Buffalo News—"a fascinating exploration of the ancient Maya people…packed with colorful details..."
Rain Sticks are fun to make and fun to play with. They make a beautiful sound.
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