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People of Corn

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From a time of towering pyramids, colorful stone palaces, and intricate hieroglyphics comes this fascinating tale of creation. The Maya, keepers of one of the most remarkable cultures in antiquity, believed corn was much more than food, much more than the foundation of their civilization. It was the spirit of life itself - and this story, handed down for centuries, tells how the first people on earth were actually made from corn. With dazzling images of plumed and feathered gods, pumas and monkeys, and bright ears of corn, Mary-Joan Gerson's adaptation is a perfect blend of myth and imagination, and Carla Golembe's gouache paintings are as brilliant and rich as a Mayan weaving. As it explores the mystery and splendor of the Maya, this mythic story reveals a deep reverence for the natural world and for the gift of life.

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Publisher: childrensElibrary

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  • ISBN: 1590196139
  • Release date: March 1, 2002

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  • ISBN: 1590196139
  • File size: 2587 KB
  • Release date: March 1, 2002

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Languages

English

Levels

Text Difficulty:0-5

From a time of towering pyramids, colorful stone palaces, and intricate hieroglyphics comes this fascinating tale of creation. The Maya, keepers of one of the most remarkable cultures in antiquity, believed corn was much more than food, much more than the foundation of their civilization. It was the spirit of life itself - and this story, handed down for centuries, tells how the first people on earth were actually made from corn. With dazzling images of plumed and feathered gods, pumas and monkeys, and bright ears of corn, Mary-Joan Gerson's adaptation is a perfect blend of myth and imagination, and Carla Golembe's gouache paintings are as brilliant and rich as a Mayan weaving. As it explores the mystery and splendor of the Maya, this mythic story reveals a deep reverence for the natural world and for the gift of life.

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