Includes bibliographical references (pages 44-45) and index.
Contents
The Maya world : who were the ancient Maya and what made them special? -- Farming and cities : how did farming help the Maya build great cities? -- Ancient Maya society: what was life like for the ancient Maya? -- The big truth : El Castillo : why does it look like a snake slithers down the stairs of this temple twice a year? -- Beauty and beliefs : how did the Maya look and what did they believe? -- Works of wonder : what great achievements are the ancient Maya known for? -- Abandoned cities : what happened to the ancient Maya?