Take a closer look at the myths surrounding a remarkable Mesoamerican civilisation centuries ahead of its time.
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Were aliens partly responsible for the Mayans' pyramids? .
Did they really predict the end of the world? .
Why did they abandon their cities and return to the rainforest?
Find all the answers in Factology: The Maya.
Visit the incredible buildings of the Maya's magnificent cities, many of which still stand today. Discover how the Maya made ground-breaking advances in farming, astronomy, mathematics, and writing long before the Western world.
Filled with fascinating facts and head-spinning mythology, this graphic guide will help kids discover an adventurous world full of fearsome gods, brave heroes, and unbelievable knowledge.
Each volume in the Factology series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject. It explains key concepts and highlights significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible, and entertaining.
AGES: 8 plus
Imprint: Miscellaneous
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 249mm,
Width: 204mm,
ISBN: 9781787081840
ISBN 10: 1787081842
Series: Factology
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 01 November 2025
Recommended Age: From 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified
Chapter 1 Pre-Classic Period 6 Who are the Maya? 8 Meanwhile, in the rest of the world… 10 The Popol Vuh 12 Oh Maya gods! 18 The Hero Twins 24 In the beginning… 28 Everyday Maya 32 Maya food 34 Thanks a lot for the choc! 36 Sowing the seeds Chapter 2 Classic Period 40 In the city 44 Lost & found 46 A guide to the Maya sights 50 How to build a pyramid 52 The rulers 54 Born to rule 56 Lives of the elite 58 Ceremonies, rituals and sacrifice 62 Let there be blood 64 Written in the stars 68 They can count on it 70 The end of the world (or not!) 72 Ancient Aliens? 74 Hieroglyphics 78 The Ball Game 80 Arts & crafts Chapter 3 Post-Classic Period 84 Why did they leave? 86 The Spanish invasion 90 The Maya today 92 The Big Maya quiz 94 Glossary & answers 96 Index
