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Story of the
kings of Tikal , especially Hasaw Chan K'awil, who constructed the
pyramids in the Great Plaza. A stunning two page foldout and wonderful
illustrations bring Tikal to life you feel as if you're there,
1300 years ago. (Picture book)
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Super introduction to ancient Maya daily life, art and architecture, math and glyphs, plus activities and crafts make a jaguar shield, temple pyramid, or macaw headdress, play a game, try Maya foods (corn cakes, chicken), and drinks (chili chocolate), create masks, weaving, and more. (Activity book)
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Illustrated
history of the ancient Maya archeological discoveries,
history of Tikal, Caracol, Copan and other city-states, lifestyles
of the rulers and nobles, slaves and farmers, Maya gods and ceremonies,
hieroglyphs, art and architecture. Rich, detailed historical illustrations.
Good for older kids. (Chapter book)
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749
A.D. Fictional diary of thirteen year old Maya Princess Green
Jay, as she travels up the rivers from her home in Palenque, through
the steaming jungle to Tikal, on her way to marry King Fire Keeper
in Copan. (Chapter book)
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Esperanza
and her grandmother weave something special with their backstrap
looms, and Esperanza goes alone to sell their weavings in the market
in the big city. Homey settings in the highlands towns. (Picture
book)
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Fun
facts about the people and places of Guatemala today from
art, cities, food, holidays, Maya, national bird (quetzal), rain
forests, volcanoes to Zacapa (region of eastern Guatemala).
(Picture
book)
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(More children's
books on other Guatemala pages) |