Discover the fascinating culture and unique customs of a lost civilization Thousands of years ago, the Earth was populated by dozens of amazing, unique civilizations. But one by one, these civilizations, from the Sumerians to the Celts, all disappeared. By studying the artifacts they left behind, we know that these people had fascinating cultures, from the small details of their daily lives to the rich spectacle of their royal courts. Kids will learn all about one of these lost civilizations in this first book in the "Secrets of Ancient Cultures" series. With The Maya : Activities and Crafts from a Mysterious Land, kids can explore ancient Mayan culture and history while they have a great time making things like a mosaic mask and a warrior's jaguar shield, tie-dying using the plangi method, and cooking up some delicious Mayan corn cakes and a hot chili chocolate drink. They'll also learn about Mayan writing, calendars, royalty, architecture, clothing, toys, music, games, and much more. Filled with fascinating facts and informative sidebars, this book make digging up ancient Mayan secrets easy and fun.