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Cause & Effect: Ancient Civilizations: The Ancient Mayans, 1st Edition

  • Stephen Currie
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  • ISBN-10: 1682821579
  • ISBN-13: 9781682821572
  • Grade Level Range: 5th Grade - 12th Grade
  • 80 Pages | eBook
  • Original Copyright 2018 | Published/Released July 2017
  • This publication's content originally published in print form: 2018

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Overview

The ancient Mayans were a remarkable Central American people who developed a rich civilization with particular focuses on art, astronomy, and architecture. Through thoughtful narrative supported by fully documented quotes, this title begins with A Brief History of the Ancient Mayans and then examines these questions: How Did Geography Help Shape Mayan Civilization? How Did Religion Affect Mayan Art and Science? How Did Trade Unify Mayan Culture? and How Did Environmental Problems Contribute to the Collapse of Mayan Society?

Table of Contents

Front Cover.
Other Frontmatter.
Title Page.
Copyright.
Contents.
Foreword.
Important Events in the History of the Ancient Maya.
Introduction: The Maya World.
1: A Brief History of the Ancient Maya.
2: How Did Geography Help Shape Maya Civilization?.
3: How Did Religion Affect Maya Art and Science?.
4: How Did Trade Help Unify Maya Society?.
5: How Did Environmental Issues Contribute to the Collapse of Maya Society?.
Source Notes.
For Further Research.
Index.
Picture Credits.
About the Author.