Cause & Effect: The Ancient Maya

February 15, 2018
Grades 7-12 The study of ancient civilizations is evergreen, and students will find insights into the innovations, lasting impacts, and rise and decline of many noteworthy, historic peoples in the Cause & Effect: Ancient Civilizations series. Structured to emphasize the chain of events and/or innovations that allowed a civilization to take root and flourish, each volume gives a historical overview and explores four targeted questions pertinent to the society being examined. The Ancient Maya traces how the Maya's knowledge, beliefs, and resources were transferred to its scattered, city-state-like communities through trade, rather than a centralized government. An opening time line, critical-thinking prompts, and numerous text boxes supplement these fact-rich titles, which will be especially useful for report writing.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2018, American Library Association.)