Uncover History: The Maya

Clare specializes in non-fiction books for children of pre- and primary school age. Her favourite subjects are animals, history, art and culture. She has been shortlisted for the prestigious Aventis Junior Science Prize, and won a dozen Practical Pre-School Gold Awards. When she's not writing, Clare likes spending time with her family, taking long walks, going to the theatre and watching contemporary dance - her favourite dancer is Akram Khan.

• 1: Who were the Maya?;2: What did Mayan farmers grow?;3: How many city-states were there?;4: Who ruled the Maya?;5: Who were the Mayan gods?;6: Why did the Maya build pyramids?;7: What was Mayan writing like?;8: Why did the Maya stargaze?;9: How did the Maya dress?;10: What art did the Maya make?;11: What did Mayan merchants trade?;12: What happened to the Maya?;13: What to do next;14: Glossary;15: Find out more;16: Index;