| Tikal: The Center of the Maya World Contributor(s): Mann, Elizabeth (Author), McNeely, Tom (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 193141405X ISBN-13: 9781931414050 Publisher: Mikaya Press
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover Published: November 2002 * Out of Print * Annotation: During the first millennium AD, one of the world's great civilizations appeared in the dense jungles of Mesoamerica. All over the Yucatan Peninsula, the Maya mastered sophisticated principles of mathematics, architecture, agriculture and astronomy and created scores of powerful city-states. At the center of this world was the largest city of them all -- Tikal. Sprawling over twenty-five square miles, Tikal was situated in the heart of the Yucatan, near rivers that flowed to every corner of the Maya world. Tikal prospered from trade and military triumphs. Its rulers used its wealth to build a magnificent city of palaces, grand plazas and some of the largest stone pyramids seen in the Americas. As with all great achievements of a civilization, Tikal is a window into the culture that created it. By telling the story of the city -- from its humble beginnings, through its bloody wars, to its "golden age" -- Tikal illuminates the Maya world in all its grandeur, glory and genius. "Wonders of the World" series The winner of numerous awards, this series is renowned for Elizabeth Mann's ability to convey adventure and excitement while revealing technical information in engaging and easily understood language. The illustrations are lavishly realistic and accurate in detail but do not ignore the human element. Outstanding in the genre, these books are sure to bring even the most indifferent young reader into the worlds of history, geography, and architecture. ""One of the ten best non-fiction series for youngreaders."" - Booklist |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Central & South America |
| Dewey: 972.812 |
| LCCN: 2002029599 |
| Age Level: 9-13 |
| Grade Level: 4-8 |
| Series: Wonders of the World (Mikaya Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.49" H x 10.62" W x 9.84" L (1.21 lbs) 47 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America |
| Features: Dust Cover, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product |
| Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 12/01/2002 pg. 1770 Booklist 12/15/2002 pg. 757 School Library Journal 01/01/2003 pg. 165 Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2002 pg. 203 - Recommended, Satisfactory Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2003 pg. 203 - Recommended, Satisfactory |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 78017 Reading Level: 7.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: During the first millennium AD, one of the world's great civilizations appeared in the dense jungles of Mesoamerica. All over the Yucatan Peninsula, the Maya mastered sophisticated principles of mathematics, architecture, agriculture and astronomy and created scores of powerful city-states. At the center of this world was the largest city of them all -- Tikal. Sprawling over twenty-five square miles, Tikal was situated in the heart of the Yucatan, near rivers that flowed to every corner of the Maya world. Tikal prospered from trade and military triumphs. Its rulers used its wealth to build a magnificent city of palaces, grand plazas and some of the largest stone pyramids seen in the Americas. As with all great achievements of a civilization, Tikal is a window into the culture that created it. By telling the story of the city -- from its humble beginnings, through its bloody wars, to its "golden age" -- Tikal illuminates the Maya world in all its grandeur, glory and genius. Wonders of the World series The winner of numerous awards, this series is renowned for Elizabeth Mann's ability to convey adventure and excitement while revealing technical information in engaging and easily understood language. The illustrations are lavishly realistic and accurate in detail but do not ignore the human element. Outstanding in the genre, these books are sure to bring even the most indifferent young reader into the worlds of history, geography, and architecture. "One of the ten best non-fiction series for young readers." |
Contributor Bio(s): Mann, Elizabeth: - by Elizabeth Mann; illustrated by Tom McNeely |
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