Bibliograph

Ancient Maya technology, Charles C. Hofer

Type

Label

Ancient Maya technology, Charles C. Hofer

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 32) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 8 to 12

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 3 to 7

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Ancient Maya technology

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

936205547

Responsibility statement

Charles C. Hofer

Series statement

Spotlight on the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations

Summary

Presents a look at the technology of the Mayan civilization, describing their advances in agriculture, architecture, medicine, mathematics, the building of cities, and calendars

Table Of Contents

Rise of the Maya -- Advances in agriculture -- Using rocks and minerals -- Expanding territory -- Plaster and rubber -- The mighty temples -- Medicine of the Maya -- Writings of the Maya -- The number system -- Looking to the skies -- The sacred round -- The long count -- Fall of the Maya -- Legacy of the Maya

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification

Creator