Hands of the Maya: Villagers at Work and Play
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Book Overview
Witness loving, working hands in action in this vivid portrait of life in a Maya village. ""Grandmother Apolonia has gone to market for the day to weave and sell her baskets."" Experience a day in the life of a Maya village. The wisdom of the phrase "Many hands make light work" comes across in vivid detail as the community prepares a warm meal, weaves clothing, constructs roofs, and creates art and music. Best of all-in the morning or at the end of the busy day, a pair of strong, gentle hands never seems hard to find. With its lyrical prose and richly textured photographs, this engaging picture book captures the hard work, love, and respect of the Maya culture. The proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to a high-school scholarship fund for the children of Maya Centre.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:080506687X
ISBN13:9780805066876
Release Date:June 2002
Publisher:Henry Holt & Company
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.38 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 9.4" x 9.3"
Age Range:4 to 7 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 2
Customer Reviews
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Warm, engaging, and informative book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Beautifully photographed and engagingly written, this is a thoughtful portrayal of the Mayan people presented as a day-in-the-life, and focusing on a lifestyle where hands still do the work (instead of dishwashers, food processors, etc!) It would be a wonderful gift book for a young child, or a great classroom supplement for a pre-K through 2nd grade class focusing on the Americas, community, indigenous peoples... or even the human body!
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