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Books with title Daily Life in Maya Civilization

  • Daily Life in Maya Civilization

    Robert J. Sharer

    eBook (Greenwood, May 14, 2009)
    Experience daily life in Maya civilization, from its earliest beginnings to the Spanish conquest in the 16th century. Narrative chapters describe Mayan political life, economy, social structure, religion, writing, warfare, and scientific methods. Readers will explore the Mayan calendar, counting system, hunting and gathering methods, language, and family roles and relationships. A revised and expanded edition based on the latest archaeological research, this volume offers new interpretations and corrects popular misconceptions, and shows how the Maya adapted to their environment and preserved their culture and language over thousands of years. Over 60 photos and illustrations, several of new archaeological sites, enhance the material, and an expanded resource center bibliography includes web sites and DVDs for further study. The closing chapter discusses what Maya civilization means for us today and what we can learn from Maya achievements and failures. A first-stop reference source for any student of Latin American and Native American history and culture.
  • Daily Life in the Maya Civilization

    Nick Hunter

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2015)
    This book explores what life was really like for everyday people in the Maya Civilization. Using primary sources and information from archeological discoveries, it uncovers some fascinating insights and explodes some myths. Supported by timelines, maps and references to important events and people, children will really feel they are on a time-travelling journey when reading this book.
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  • Daily Life in Maya Civilization

    Robert J. Sharer

    Hardcover (Greenwood, Sept. 9, 1996)
    This examination of daily life in ancient Maya civilization presents the very latest discoveries and interpretations and corrects popular misconceptions. Based on the results of recent research from a variety of disciplines, it traces Maya civilization from its earliest beginnings to the Spanish conquest in the 16th century and shows how the Maya successfully adapted to their environment and preserved their traditional culture and lauguages from oppression over thousands of years. Archaeologist Sharer, one of the foremost experts on the Maya, offers unique insights into Maya civilization based on 30 years of living and working in Central America. Over 60 illustrations and photographs of Maya life, artifacts, and archaeological sites bring the social, political, economic, religious, and cultural aspects of Maya civilization to life.For ease of use by students, the work is organized into chapters covering all aspects of Maya life and civilization: the foundations of Maya life and civilization: early, middle, and late Maya civilization; economy (production and trade); social and political systems; life cycle events; religion; writing and calendars; and the variety of arts and crafts. The work closes with discussion of the meaning of Maya civilization for us today ― how the achievements and failures of the Maya past can be of benefit to the modern world. The work includes a historical timeline of Maya civilization and a bibliography for further reading. This work will replace all earlier resources on the Maya and will provide school and public librarians and students with the most up-to-date and historically accurate information on the Maya.
  • Daily Life in Maya Civilization

    Robert J. Sharer

    Hardcover (Greenwood, May 14, 2009)
    Experience daily life in Maya civilization, from its earliest beginnings to the Spanish conquest in the 16th century. Narrative chapters describe Mayan political life, economy, social structure, religion, writing, warfare, and scientific methods. Readers will explore the Mayan calendar, counting system, hunting and gathering methods, language, and family roles and relationships. A revised and expanded edition based on the latest archaeological research, this volume offers new interpretations and corrects popular misconceptions, and shows how the Maya adapted to their environment and preserved their culture and language over thousands of years. Over 60 photos and illustrations, several of new archaeological sites, enhance the material, and an expanded resource center bibliography includes web sites and DVDs for further study. The closing chapter discusses what Maya civilization means for us today and what we can learn from Maya achievements and failures. A first-stop reference source for any student of Latin American and Native American history and culture.• Over 60 photos and illustrations of Maya life, including new archaeological sites• An expanded resource center bibliography including current web sites and DVDs• A timeline of events
  • Everyday Life in the Maya Civilization

    Kirsten C Holm

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 15, 2012)
    Originating in the Yucatn around 2,600 B.C., the Mayan Civilization is one of the best-known of the cultures of early Mesoamerica. From games theyll recognize to clothing they wont, readers will enjoy finding out more about this civilizations culture, government, and education. Students will explore a typical day for a wealthy Mayan citizen in easy-to-follow language and find out what life was like for women and children in this descriptive volume.
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  • Daily Life in the Indus Valley Civilization

    Brian Williams (Hi

    Hardcover (Raintree, Sept. 10, 2015)
    This book explores what life was really like for everyday people in the Indus Valley Civilization. Using primary sources and information from archeological discoveries, it uncovers some fascinating insights and explodes some myths. Supported by timelines, maps and references to important events and people, children will really feel they are on a time-travelling journey when reading this book.
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  • Daily Life in the Indus Valley Civilization

    Brian Williams

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2015)
    This book explores what life was really like for everyday people in the Indus Valley civilization. Using primary sources and information from archeological discoveries, it uncovers some fascinating insights and explodes some myths. Supported by timelines, maps, and references to important events and people, children will really feel they are on a time-traveling journey when reading this book.
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  • Everyday Life in the Maya Civilization

    Kirsten Holm

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2012)
    Originating in the Yucatán around 2,6 B.C., the Mayan Civilization is one of the best-known of the cultures of early Mesoamerica. From games they’ll recognize to clothing they won’t, readers will enjoy finding out more about this civilization’s culture, government, and education. Students will explore a typical day for a wealthy Mayan citizen in easy-to-follow language and find out what life was like for women and children in this descriptive volume.
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  • Maya Civilization

    Clarice Swisher

    Hardcover (Lucent, May 9, 2002)
    Examines the religion, art, architecture, society, and intellectual pursuits of the ancient Maya, based on artifacts gathered at their ruins.
  • Maya Civilization

    Allison Lassieur

    Hardcover (North Star Editions, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Explores the history and culture of the Maya Civilization. Eye-catching photos, fascinating sidebars, and a ""Contributions"" special feature guide readers through the rise and fall of this great civilization, focusing on the people and accomplishments that made it unique.
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  • Daily Life in the Indus Valley Civilization

    Brian Williams (Hi

    Paperback (Raintree, April 7, 2016)
    This book explores what life was really like for everyday people in the Indus Valley Civilization. Using primary sources and information from archeological discoveries, it uncovers some fascinating insights and explodes some myths. Supported by timelines, maps and references to important events and people, children will really feel they are on a time-travelling journey when reading this book.
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  • Maya Civilization

    Charles George, Linda George

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, June 4, 2010)
    Introduces the history and culture of ancient Maya, describing its preclassical and classical periods, social classes, religion, agriculture, pyramids, astronomy, art, and writings.
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