{"product_id":"maya-for-kids-billy-wellman-9798887656984","title":"Maya for Kids: An Enthralling Guide to the Maya Civilization, Cities, and Secrets of an Ancient World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Full-Color Guide to the Cities, Science, and Secrets of the Ancient Maya - With Real Images, Maps, and Activities for Young Explorers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into the jungles of Central America and discover one of history's most fascinating civilizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ancient Maya built towering pyramids, created advanced calendars, studied the stars with remarkable accuracy, and developed a writing system long before modern technology existed. Their cities were once home to tens of thousands of people, and their achievements in math, astronomy, and engineering still amaze historians today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten especially for young readers, this guide brings the Maya world to life with \u003cstrong\u003efull-color real photographs, detailed maps, and clear explanations\u003c\/strong\u003e that make history easy to understand and exciting to explore. Combined with \u003cstrong\u003efascinating facts and interactive activities\u003c\/strong\u003e, kids will learn how the Maya lived, what they believed, and how their civilization thrived for centuries. No history degree required - the book does the heavy lifting so you and your child can explore together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside this book, young explorers will discover: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmazing Maya Cities: \u003c\/strong\u003eHow the Maya built incredible cities like Tikal, Palenque, and Chichen Itza deep in the jungle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStargazing Without Telescopes: \u003c\/strong\u003eHow Maya astronomers tracked the stars, planets, and eclipses with remarkable accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalendars and Mathematics: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe secrets behind the Maya calendars and their groundbreaking number system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily Life in a Maya Village: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhat life was really like, from farming and cooking to markets and festivals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Famous Ball Game: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe legendary Maya ball game and why it meant far more than just sport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAncient Foods: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe foods the Maya ate, including maize and cacao - the origins of chocolate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMysteries Still Being Solved: \u003c\/strong\u003eMysterious ruins, lost books, and the discoveries archaeologists are still making today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd much, much more!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Each chapter also includes \u003cstrong\u003efun activities and questions\u003c\/strong\u003e that help kids check what they've learned and start thinking like real historians and explorers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ruins may be hidden deep in the jungle, but their story is still waiting to be discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Billy Wellman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798887656984\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Billy Wellman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 82\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.62lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d","brand":"Billy Wellman","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48852899201279,"sku":"9798887656984","price":29.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/maya-for-kids-billy-wellman-9798887656984","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}