Description:
Factology: The Maya is a fascinating, fact-packed guide to one of history's most innovative civilisations.
Take a closer look at the myths surrounding a remarkable Mesoamerican civilization that was centuries ahead of its time. Were aliens partly responsible for the Maya's 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 groundbreaking advances in farming, astronomy, mathematics, and writing, long before the Western world. Filled with fascinating facts and head-spinning mythology, kids will discover an adventurous world full of fearsome gods, brave heroes and unbelievable knowledge in this graphic guide.
Each volume in the Factology series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts and highlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.
Review Quotes:
"Full of fascinating information, this new addition to the 'Factology' series offers a detailed look at the ancient Maya... Highly engaging, vocabulary and additional details are explained, deepening understanding of these complex stories. Plenty of information about daily life is included, with a focus spread on chocolate and its importance to the Maya."--Reading Zone
"[The Maya] combines illustrations, cartoons, photos and graphics to cover a wealth of information about the three periods of the Ancient Maya. There's so much detail in here, including covering the all-important topics of chocolate and human sacrifices which the Mayans are famous for. They're a much loved series in my classrooms."--@mrsbrownsbookbox
"Perfect teaching aids for learning history and STEM subjects."--@katys_book_shelf
"A must-read for anyone studying the Maya soon, or for teachers wanting to brush up on their subject knowledge."--@faeriesandfantasy