Amazing Maya Inventions You Can Build Yourself (Build it Yourself) - Softcover

"A fascinating exploration of the ancient Maya people ... packed with colorful details." -- The Buffalo News "A wealth of data." -- Children's Literature "A first-hand look at the daily lives of Central America's most advanced ancient civilization ... a helpful tool for educators." -- Curriculum Review

The amazing accomplishments of the ancient Maya as well as the Maya currently living in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula are highlighted in this collection of 25 creative, educational, hands-on projects. Covering everything from the 20-base numbering system to the Maya's extensive trade relationships, kids learn about appeasing the gods with a "jade" ceremonial mask, language development with a screen-fold book for drawings and hieroglyphs, and Maya astronomy with a sand art picture of the cosmos. Informative text and sidebars teach about the Maya's impressive achievements in science, math, language, music, medicine, and architecture; and their daily activities and management of natural resources.