Name: Where Is Chichen Itza?
ISBN: 9780593093443

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Who It's For

Good for readers interested in Maya history, culture, and Chichen Itza's architecture

Book Details

Authors: Paula K Manzanero
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Published: September 8, 2020
Format: Paperback
Theme: Mexico - History · Central & South America History
Reading lane: Mexico - History

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Publisher Categories

Architecture for Kids
Mexico - History
Mexico for Kids

About This Book

Discover more about the amazing Maya by "visiting" the city of Chichen Itza. Although it's known more as an important tourist attraction today, the city of Chichen Itza was a powerful religious, political, scientific, and artistic center of the Maya people. Readers will learn about how Chichen Itza began and what happened to cause the downfall of a great society. The book also provides details about the culture of the Maya of Chichen Itza and the stunning architecture they b...

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Discover more about the amazing Maya by "visiting" the city of Chichen Itza. Although it's known more as an important tourist attraction today, the city of Chichen Itza was a powerful religious, political, scientific, and artistic center of the Maya people. Readers will learn about how Chichen Itza began and what happened to cause the downfall of a great society. The book also provides details about the culture of the Maya of Chichen Itza and the stunning architecture they built like the El Castillo pyramid, the Temple of the Warriors, and the massive ball court that was used for games and rituals.