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 and history, calendar and hieroglyphs, gods and sacrifices, plus activities and crafts – make a clay drinking cup, royal jewelry, or musical instrument, cook tortillas, count with Maya numbers, 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)

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)

Action-packed retelling of a Mayan myth, in graphic novel format. Twin brothers "Hunter" and "Jaguar Deer" challenge the Lords of Death, outsmarting and beating them at their own game. (Graphic novel)

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)