The History Detective Investigates: Mayan Civilization

Author: Hibbert, Clare

BCE to c 500 CE

Published on 23 April 2015 by Hachette Children's Group (Wayland) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the History Detective Investigates' series.

Paperback | 32 pages, colour illustrations throughout
269 x 219 x 3 | 154g

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 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.