Live Like an Ancient Maya offers young readers a portal into an ancient civilisation that was centuries ahead of its time.
The Maya were trailblazers in astronomy, mathematics, farming and the written word. Their many achievements were reflected in the incredible buildings of their magnificent cities, many of which still stand today.
Live Like an Ancient Maya brings to life the people of this dynamic civilisation, explaining how they worked, played and worshipped, in simple, clear language and vivid colour. Readers follow ten-year-old Yax through a typical day in the ancient Maya world. They join Yax on a hunting expedition and a trip to the market, and listen in as his grandfather tells him the amazing story of the Hero Twins.
The book also offers a range of interactive learning experiences. These fun and accessible activities include how to write like an ancient Maya, fashion a Maya headdress, make a clay stela, weave a Maya-style basket and cook up a Maya-inspired feast.
Written and researched by Claire Saunders, illustrated by Wesley Robins and reviewed by Maya expert Dr Diane Davies, Live Like an Ancient Maya transports readers to the heart of a civilisation that centuries later still has plenty to teach us.
