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Secrets of Ancient Cultures: The Maya—Activities and Crafts from a Mysterious Land
Arlette N. Braman, Michele Nidenoff (Illustrator)
ISBN: 978-0-471-21981-1
Paperback
128 pages
April 2003
US $12.95 add_to_cart.gif
 
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.

INTRODUCTION: THE ANCIENT MAYA.

PART ONE: DAILY LIFE.

At Work.

Plangi Shirt.

At Home and at Play.

Wheeled Toy.

Play Bul!

Animal Whistle.

PART TWO: SOCIETY.

Farmers.

Plant a Field.

Warriors.

Jaguar Shield

Kings.

Macaw Headdress.

PART THREE: FOOD.

Sacred Food.

Corn Cakes.

Xni Pec.

Fire Food.

Chicken Chili Pacal.

Food of the Gods.

Chili Chocolate Drink.

PART FOUR: ART AND ARCHITECTURE.

Weaving.

Woven Wall Hanging.  

Mask Making.

Mosaic Mask.

Pottery.

Painted Vase.

Building.

Temple-Pyramid.

PART FIVE: SCIENCE, MATH, AND WRITING.

Math.

Master Maya Math.

Writing and Language.

Personal Glyph Rubbing.

Books.

Family Codex.

Calendar.

Birthday Glyph Amulet.

Glossary.

Index.

 
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