This book, filled with amazing facts and photographs, gives an in-depth account of what life was like for the ancient Maya of Mesoamerica. It explains how everyday life was influenced by religion and describes the evidence that has been gathered to support ideas. As well as religion and mythology it covers society, government, law, farming, industry, technology, science, mathematics, writing, cities and much more. The ‘All About' series is an educational collection of books by P S Quick, and is targeted to interest children of 9 to 12+ but will fascinate readers of all ages. At the end of each book there is a quiz section for the reader, featuring 150 questions and answers.

The Internet, bookshelves, and movie theaters are full of prophecies, theories, and predictions that December 21, 2012, marks the end of the world. Award-winning astronomer and Mayan researcher Aveni explores these theories, explains their origins, and measures them objectively against evidence unearthed by Maya archaeologists, iconographers, and epigraphers.

The reader faces deadly dangers as a writer on assignment in Mexico to explore the ruins of the Mayan Indians and solve the mystery of why the ancient civilization collapsed.

Explores the advanced civilization and unsolved mysteries of the Maya who reigned for over 2000 years and then disappeared.

Kin, a Lacando'n Indian boy explores the stone temples and pyramids near his home in Mexico and discovers his Mayan roots

Ancient Mayan civilization is one of the greatest in history. It is also one of the most mysterious. Modern archaeologists have studied Mayan ruins and discovered important artifacts that have helped put together pieces of the Mayan puzzle.