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Ancient Maya

Looks at the ancient Maya, found in Central America, discussing their daily life, rulers, beliefs, culture and more.
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Maya civilization

"Explores the history and culture of the Maya, giving a basic overview of the civilization's government, religion, and social structure, as well as key leaders and events"--Provided by publisher.
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Grave secrets

Facing the most heartbreaking case of her career, Temperance Brennan investigates shallow graves where fading clues begin to emerge of a brutal crime that was committed more than two decades ago.
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Amazing Maya inventions you can build yourself

Contains step-by-step instructions for craft projects that introduce readers ages nine and up to the world of the ancient Maya, and includes historical facts and anecdotes, biographies, and trivia.

The genius of the Maya

innovations from past civilizations
2020
"Which innovative ideas and inventions began with the Maya? Find out how the Maya built their cities to suit the landscape and population, traded their resources, and developed a complex system of writing. Discover how their . . . developments in farming, astronomy, and cloth-making still influence the way we live"--Provided by publisher.
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Maya civilization

Explores the history and culture of the Maya, giving a basic overview of the civilization's government, religion, and social structure, as well as key leaders and events.
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Forensic investigations of the Maya

2019
"What can modern DNA analysis of skeletons tell us about the lifestyle, diet, and beliefs of the Maya? How can . . . mapping technology uncover previously hidden Mayan cities and structures? Can we use forensic science to solve the mystery of how the Mayan civilization came to an end? Examines how forensic science has allowed scientists, archaeologists, and historians to solve mysteries and answer questions about the Maya"--Provided by the publisher.
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If you were me and lived in -- the Mayan empire

2017
Explores what it was like to live in the Mayan empire. Covers the civilization's history, culture, customs, diet, dress, and more.
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Exploring the Ancient Maya

2018
"Examines the rise and fall of the Mayans in Mesoamerica. Readers will come away with a comprehensive understanding of who the Mayans were, how they built their empire, and what happened to their civilization."--OCLC.
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Daily life in the Maya civilization

"Enter the world of the ancient Maya and find out what daily life was really like. Discover what games were popular, how children were educated, what jobs people did, and much more!"--Back cover.
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