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Secrets in Stone: All About Maya Hieroglyphys
Madison Press Books
ISBN 0-439-98790-3 HC
48 pages
Ages 8-12

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Secrets in Stone: All About Maya Hieroglyphys
by Laurie Coulter
Illustrated by Sarah Jane English

Discover the lost language of an amazing civilization!

Once, it was one of the world’s great mysteries. But the Maya code was eventually broken. Today, Maya hieroglyphs can tell us all about these ancient people and their astonishing cities in the jungle.
  • Use the "glyphmaster" inside to create your very own mystery message.
  • Send notes to your friends in Maya code!
  • Make really special signs, birthday cards – even a family tree.
  • Throw a Maya party, play a Maya game – and more!



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Excerpt from SECRETS IN STONE
by Laurie Coulter
Illustrated by Sarah Jane English

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From Secrets in Stone: All About Mya Hieroglyphs. Text copyright © 2001 by Laurie Coulter.
Illustrations copyright © 2001 by Sarah Jane English.