The Maya

This book introduces the reader to the fascinating world      of the Maya. It explores how the Maya ruled their cities, studied the stars and worshipped their gods. It also looks at how ordinary people lived their daily lives, from farming and what they ate, to Maya arts, crafts, and fashion.


Did you know...?

• The Maya were one of the first people to use the       

   number “0.”

• It was fashionable for the Maya to be crosseyed.

• The Maya built pyramids.


This book is one of a series of eight books that explore Ancient Civilizations.


Titles in the series

Ancient Chinese

Ancient Egyptians

the Greeks

The Aztecs

The Incas

The Maya

The Romans

The Vikings