Pik, challenges the mighty god Chac to a ball game – if Pik wins, Chac will bring the rain. A jaguar, quetzal bird and the sacred cenote help Pik win against Chac. Dazzling cut-paper illustrations. (Picture book)

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)

Illustrated history of the ancient Maya – archeological discoveries, history of Chichen Itza 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)

Pictorial history of the Maya, from the great civilization to European conquest and the Maya today, plus fun facts about the ancient Maya – flat foreheads and large noses were beautiful, cacao beans were used as money, jade was highly prized. (Picture book)

In his dreams, Mario flies with the flamingos to Chichen Itza, explores the rivers and jungle around the Mayan ruins, listening to the sounds of howler monkeys, jaguars and macaws.
(Picture book)

Hilarious adventures of the Time Warp Trio, Fred, Joe and Sam, as they are warped to the Maya ball court at Chichen Itza. When the High Priest of Chichen Itza ("Chicken Pizza") declares the boys a sacrifice to the harvest, it's time for the trio to play ball. (Easy reader)

Eveningstar Macaw defies the evil influence of the Mayan high priest, Great Skull Zero. After the high priest sacrifices her brother, she herself is thrown into the sacred well, but survives and returns with a message from the gods. (Chapter book)

This isn't a kids' book per se, but it has a collection of glorious pictures by Frederick Catherwood that show the Yucatan ruins in the 19th century, when they were rediscovered. Colored engravings of crumbling pyramids, overgrown with tropical vegetation, vividly bring to life the amazing discoveries of Uxmal, Kabah, Labna, Chichen Itza and Tulum. (Oversize book)