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The History Detective Investigates: Mayan Civilization

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Who were the Maya? Why did the Maya build temples? What was Mayan writing like? How did the Maya dress? This book helps children at Key Stage 2 discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions. It also recommends sites on the Internet and sources in your local library where you can find out more about Maya civilisation. The detective shows readers how to make a pictorial timeline of important Maya kings, construct your own model pyramid, based on a real Maya one and find ways to make delicious Maya meals. Packed with fascinating information, The History Detective Investigates series inspires children’s curiosity to find out more about the past. A great tool for readers age 8+ or teachers looking for books to support the new curriculum for 2014.

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This jam-packed information text is written especially for the UK National Curriculum and answers a range of questions about the Maya Civilization. Topics in The History Detective Investigates: Mayan Civilization include Maya cities, kings, writing, pyramids and food.

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