In this title, early fluent readers will wake up in ancient Maya and follow characters as they go about their day. Read along as stonecutters help build pyramids, athletes face off in a ball game, and priests study the night sky to create a calendar. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive and educational reading experience.
Children can learn more about ancient Maya 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, a timeline of significant events, and a map showing the ancient civilization's borders.
Grasshopper Books offers simple, fun narrative nonfiction for emerging readers. A Day in Ancient Maya is part of Jump!'s Ancient Civilizations series.
