Maya Myths and Legends

By: Havemeyer, Janie

In this title, early fluent readers will be captivated by Maya legends. Read along as gods make the first humans from maize, Chaac sends rain to water crops, Ix Chel lights up the night sky, and the hero twins Hunahpu and Xbalanque outwit the gods of Xibalba. Children can learn more about Maya legends using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a glossary, an index, a table of contents, and a spread highlighting the most important gods and goddesses and their roles and powers. Grasshopper Books offers simple, fun narrative nonfiction for emerging readers. Maya Myths and Legends is part of Jump 's Ancient Mythology series.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN13: 9798892137560
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Grasshopper Books
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.9" x 7.8"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5