The Genius of: The Maya

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Exploring the major discoveries, inventions, influence and legacies of key periods in historyExploring the major discoveries, inventions, influence and legacies of key periods in history
Which genius ideas and inventions began with the Maya? What did they develop that we use to this day? In this book, aimed at readers aged nine and over, find out how the Maya built their cities to suit the landscape and population, traded their resources and developed a complex system of writing. Discover their brilliant developments in farming, astronomy and cloth-making and how they have influenced the way we live today.

The 'Genius Of' series explores the major discoveries, inventions, influence and legacies of key periods in history.