The Mayan Civilization

by Scholl, Elizabeth

• ISBN13: 9781584158226
• ISBN10: 1584158220
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-10-09
• Publisher: Mitchell Lane Pub Inc

Summary

Nearly 4,000 years ago, in the tropical rain forest of Central America, the Mayan culture began to emerge. From small farming villages, the Mayan civilization grew into vast urban metropolises. Without the use of the wheel or metal tools and with no work animals, the Mayas constructed five-story buildings, ornate temples, and 200-foot-tall pyramids out of stone. The Mayas had complex calendars, were expert astronomers and mathematicians, and played the world's first team sport.

Table of Contents

The Ball Game	p. 6
FYInfo: Ancient and Modern Sports	p. 11
Who Were the Mayas?	p. 13
FYInfo: Mayan Language	p. 17
Mayan Cities and Towns	p. 19
FYInfo: Travel Between Mayan Cities	p. 23
Family Life	p. 25
FYInfo: Mayan Cuisine	p. 31
Religion	p. 33
FYInfo: Mayan Medicine	p. 37
Mathematics, Time, and Astronomy	p. 39
FYInfo: Sacred Numbers	p. 43
Government	p. 45
FYInfo: Divine Rulers	p. 49
Pastimes and Recreation	p. 51
FYInfo: Mayan Fashion	p. 54
Craft: Make a Mayan Footed Bowl	p. 56
Timeline	p. 58
Chapter Notes	p. 59
Further Reading	p. 59
Books	p. 59
Works Consulted	p. 59
Internet Addresses	p. 60
Glossary	p. 61
Index	p. 62
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