Take a closer look at the myths surrounding a remarkable Mesoamerican civilisation that was centuries ahead of its time. Were aliens partly responsible for the Maya’s pyramids? Did they really predict the end of the world? Why did they abandon their cities and return to the rainforest? Find all the answers in Factology: The Maya.

Visit the incredible buildings of the Maya’s magnificent cities, many of which still stand today. Discover how the Maya made groundbreaking advances in farming, astronomy, mathematics, and writing, long before the Western world. Filled with fascinating facts and head-spinning mythology, kids will discover an adventurous world full of fearsome gods, brave heroes and unbelievable knowledge in this graphic guide.

Each volume in the Factology series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts and highlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.

The KS2 and KS3 school curriculum is consulted when devising each volume, to ensure that the books cover important educational topics, making them a perfect teaching aid for learning history and STEM subjects.

Full of fascinating information, this new addition to the 'Factology' series offers a detailed look at the ancient Maya. Highly engaging, vocabulary and additional details are explained, deepening understanding of these complex stories. Plenty of information about daily life is included, with a focus spread on chocolate and its importance to the Maya. In the current KS2 History National Curriculum, the Maya are one of the study area choices for a non-European society that provides contrasts with British history and this book would make an excellent addition to library or class resources to support this.

Pages are dramatic and enticing with a good balance of text and colourful illustration. Information is age-appropriate and presented in bite-sized chunks. The book ends with a good glossary and index. Highly recommended.

brilliant to pick up and dip into... a valuable resource as my children go through KS2 and KS3 ...a great addition to a school library.

A must-read for anyone studying the Maya soon, or for teachers wanting to brush up on their subject knowledge.

...a valuable resource as my children go through KS2 and KS3... a great addition to a school library.

Whatever your background unless you are a history professor you should be able to get a better understanding of this mysterious civilisation and see what their descendants are like today. It is vividly coloured with photos, maps and graphics.