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.
About the AuthorPaula K. Manzanero is Editorial Director of Nonfiction at Penguin Workshop and a children's book author.
Book InformationISBN 9780593093443
Author Paula K ManzaneroFormat Paperback
Page Count 112
Imprint Penguin WorkshopPublisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Weight(grams) 125g
Dimensions(mm) 193mm * 135mm * 7mm