99 Questions About: The Maya

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By Annabel Stones and Annabel Savery

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Discover the fascinating world of the Maya through 99 questions and answers. Where did the Maya live? Who was Pakal the Great? And just why were the Maya so crazy for corn? Find out the answers to all these questions and many, many more in this... Read More

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Discover the fascinating world of the Maya through 99 questions and answers

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Discover the fascinating world of the Maya through 99 questions and answers.

Where did the Maya live? Who was Pakal the Great? And just why were the Maya so crazy for corn? Find out the answers to all these questions and many, many more in this high-interest romp through the world of the Maya.

99 Questions About... makes historical civilisations come alive with interest, humour and occasional weirdness. The core information is excellent support for curriculum topics, while the dip-in structure and light amounts of text will entice even reluctant readers who enjoy the light-hearted Horrible Histories approach to learning. The high-interest approach is complimented by a striking, two-colour design, featuring simple but eye-catching graphics.

Fun reading for children aged 8 and up.

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ISBN: 9781445186962

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 August 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Franklin Watts Ltd

Audience: Children

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Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 182.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 96

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