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"General overview of the ancient Maya begins with summary discussions of the history of Maya studies, the environment and geography of the Maya world, and the European invasion. Text is devoted primarily to a synthesis of the history of Maya cultural traditions based primarily on archaeological data and complemented by epigraphic and ethnohistorical information"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.
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Two American couples, just out of college, enjoy a pleasant, lazy beach holiday together in Mexico. On an impulse, they go off with newfound friends in search of one of their group--the young German, who, in pursuit of a girl, has headed for the remote Mayan ruins, site of a fabled archeological dig. Then the searchers--moving into the wild interior--begin to suspect that there is an insidious, horrific "other" among them...--From publisher description....
3) The Maya
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IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 3
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"A discussion of the Maya, including who the people were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, and entertainment and sports. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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IL: MG - BL: 10 - AR Pts: 4
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In The Ancient Maya it describes the civilization of ancient Maya, including the roles and responsibilities of the people within different social classes, such as the farmers, rulers, scribes, warriors, and traders. Who were people of the ancient world? What was it like to be a farmer or a soldier or an artisan in ancient times? This series creates portraits of life in ancient civilizations through the inhabitants. Each chapter focuses on a different...
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Joshua Files volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 11
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Back home in Oxford, Josh tries to resume his normal life and make sense of his Mayan adventures, but soon it becomes clear that he cannot escape destiny as he becomes more certain than ever that his father's death was no accident and his closest allies may not be trustworthy.
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The Jaguar Stones volume 2
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IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 13
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With the end of the Mayan calendar fast approaching, fourteen-year-old Max Murphy and his friend Lola, the Maya girl who saved his life in the perilous jungle, race against time to outwit the twelve villainous Lords of Death, following the trail of the conquistadors into a forgotten land steeped in legend and superstition.
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Case file 13 volume 4
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IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 7
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"The three Monsterteers are off on a vacation to Mexico, where they join an archeological excavation of an abandoned--and haunted--Mayan pyramid"--
12) Grave secrets
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As fresh and shocking as today's headlines, a "chilling" (People) Temperance Brennan novel in which a harrowing excavation unearths a terrible tragedy never laid to rest—from New York Times bestselling author and world-class forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs.
They are "the disappeared," twenty-three massacre victims buried in a well in the Guatemalan village of Chupan Ya two decades ago. Leading a team of experts on...
They are "the disappeared," twenty-three massacre victims buried in a well in the Guatemalan village of Chupan Ya two decades ago. Leading a team of experts on...
13) Middleworld
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The Jaguar Stones volume 1
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IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 17
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When his archaeologist parents go missing in Central America, fourteen-year-old Max embarks on a wild adventure through the Mayan underworld in search of the legendary Jaguar Stones, which enabled ancient Mayan kings to wield the powers of living gods. Includes cast of characters, glossary, facts about the Maya cosmos and calendar, and a recipe for chicken tamales.
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Magic Tree House Merlin Missions volume 25
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IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 2
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As a thank-you from Merlin and Morgan, Jack and Annie are sent on what should be a vacation at a luxurious resort in Cozumel, Mexico, but is, by mistake, an adventure with ancient Mayans, instead.
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Eddie Red undercover volume 2
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IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 5
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"On vacation in Mexico, Eddie Red and his best friend Jonah must once again rely on Eddie's talent for drawing and his photographic memory to uncover clues to catch a crook when Eddie's father is falsely accused of a crime"--
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Join explorers, scholars, adventurers and archaeologists as they search for long-buried clues and missing pieces to the puzzle of history. Unravel the meaning of Egyptian hieroglyphics; uncover clues to Stonehenge; shed new light on the mythical Minoan civilization. Follow the celebrated Silk Road; discover why the ancient city of Catal Hoyuk was so prosperous; reconstruct the city of Petra's underground water system. Venture into the Andes to seek...
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To the Chicome people, an eclipse is a time of terror. When darkness falls, the barrier separating the heavens and the earth becomes unstable. Then come the ravening Tzitzimime--the star demons who thirst for human blood. Mayana and Ahkin know the full extent of the coming danger, but they must gather support or the Chicome Empire is doomed. As the eclipse nears, many maneuver for power in this deadly game of worlds ending. Metzi, Ahkin's treacherous...
20) The Jade Bones
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"Four young people risk their lives to save the world from a looming apocalypse in this captivating sequel to The Seventh Sun. ... Based on ancient Mesoamerican legends and mythology, The Jade Bones is a compelling and romantic adventure that builds to a heart-stopping climax"--
Cast into the underworld after an act of shattering betrayal, Mayana and Ahkin must overcome unimaginable odds if they are to return home and reclaim the throne of the Chicome....
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