Howell, Izzi
The Genius of: The Maya: Clever Ideas and Inventions from Past Civilisations (The Genius of)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445161242
- author:
- Howell, Izzi
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Franklin Watts Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 32
- Dimensions:
- 26.2 x 21 x 0.4 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Children's, History, Ancient,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 8 working days
Description
The Genius Of: Discovering the Brilliant Ideas and Inventions of the Maya The Maya civilization was a highly advanced people who lived over 2,000 years ago in Mexico. They developed many brilliant ideas and inventions that we still use today. This book explores the fascinating story of the Maya, from their clever ways of building cities to suit the landscape and population, to their complex system of writing and their innovative developments in farming, astronomy and cloth-making. The Maya were skilled traders who developed a sophisticated system of exchange, and their writing system, which consisted of hieroglyphics, allowed them to record their history and culture. This book reveals the many ways in which the Maya's ideas and inventions have influenced the way we live today. The Genius Of series helps children to explore the major discoveries, inventions, influence and legacies of key periods in history. This book is the first in an 8-book series that looks at the genius of different civilizations, including the ancient Egyptians, the ancient Greeks, the Anglo-Saxons, the Benin Kingdom, the Romans, the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages and the Vikings.
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