Secrets in Stone
All About Maya Hieroglyphs
- Publisher
- Scholastic Canada Ltd
- Initial publish date
- Jun 2003
- Category
- General
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780439987912
- Publish Date
- Jun 2003
- List Price
- $9.99
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780439987905
- Publish Date
- Oct 2001
- List Price
- $21.99
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Where to buy it
Out of print
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Description
Secrets in Stone takes you through how the great cities of the Maya were rediscovered and how after a century the secrets of the Maya hieroglyphs were deciphered, revealing the lost culture of the Maya. Page by page, this ancient civilization comes alive with many colourful illustrations and intriguing photographs that introduce us to its cities, kings, rituals and costumes. Includes a GlyphMaster for creating your very own mystery messages.
About the authors
Laurie Coulter is a children's book author who specializes in historical nonfiction. She lives with her husband in Toronto. You can learn more about her at www.lauriecoulter.net.
Judy Ann Sadler is the best-selling author of over 20 craft books for children including Corking, Knitting, Simply Sewing, Hemp Jewelry and The Kids Can Press Jumbo Book of Easy Crafts. She still looks forward to making stuff every day. Judy Ann lives with her family in London, Ontario.
Awards
- Short-listed, Ontario Library Association, Silver Birch Award
- Short-listed, Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award
- Commended, Canadian Children's Book Centre, Our Choice
Editorial Reviews
“Not just for history buffs, this fascinating book, with its centuries-old code-cracking mystery, will appeal to many readers. Highly Recommended.? (CM Magazine)
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