The Maya: A Very Short Introduction • Despite its brevity, this book is unique for its treatment of all periods of Maya civilization, from its origins to the present.
Maya • Later that night, unsettled by the noises around her, Maya revisits the story in her imagination. She ventures deep into the banyan tree, where she discovers not darkness but life: snakes move gently, monkeys laugh, and elephants dance.
Ancient Maya • Describes the history, culture, and customs of the ancient Maya people.
Ancient Maya • But this ancient civilization had many other innovations! This fact-filled title explores the underground reservoirs, rubber creations, and astronomy studies of ancient Maya.
The Maya • Shows how the ancient Mayan people lived by describing their social, economic, political, religious, and cultural life, and looks at how archaeologists learn about ancient civilizations.