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The History Detective Investigates: Mayan Civilization
Clare Hibbert
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Description for The History Detective Investigates: Mayan Civilization
Paperback. Become a history detective and find out more about Mayan civilisation. This book is a great tool for readers age 8+ or teachers looking for books to support the new curriculum for 2014. Series: The History Detective Investigates. Num Pages: 32 pages, colour illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: 3D; 4KHJ; 4KHN; 5AK; YNH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 221 x 272 x 13. Weight in Grams: 158.
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 Mayan civilisation. The detective shows readers how to make a pictorial timeline of important Mayan kings, construct your own model pyramid, based on a real Mayan one and find ways to make delicious Mayan meals. Packed with fascinating information, The History Detective Investigates ... Read more
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 Mayan civilisation. The detective shows readers how to make a pictorial timeline of important Mayan kings, construct your own model pyramid, based on a real Mayan one and find ways to make delicious Mayan meals. Packed with fascinating information, The History Detective Investigates ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Hachette Children´s Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
The History Detective Investigates
Condition
New
Number of Pages
32
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780750294164
SKU
V9780750294164
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-99
About Clare Hibbert
Clare specializes in non-fiction books for children of pre- and primary school age. Her favourite subjects are animals, history, art and culture. She has been shortlisted for the prestigious Aventis Junior Science Prize, and won a dozen Practical Pre-School Gold Awards. When she's not writing, Clare likes spending time with her family, taking long walks, going to the theatre and ... Read more
Reviews for The History Detective Investigates: Mayan Civilization
Twelve colourful spreads take readers through the many fascinating facets of Mayan life, from ritual bloodletting to stargazing. Added impetus is given by the cartoon figure Sherlock Bones, a canine detective whose paw prints appear throughout the book, prompting kids to solve various mysteries ( Why did parents press their babies' heads between boards? ) There are also some suggestions ... Read more