This book narrates the creation of the world and men, and the story of two demigods, Hunahpú and Ixbalanqué, who face the gods of the underworld in a ball game. The illustrations are inspired by pre-Columbian images from the Mayan culture.
Spanish Description: Este libro narra la creación del mundo y de los hombres, y la historia de dos semidioses, Hunahpú e Ixbalanqué, que se enfrentan con los dioses del inframundo en un juego de pelota. Las ilustraciones están inspiradas en imágenes precolombinas de la cultura maya.
English Description:
This book tells the creation of the world and of men, and the story of two demigods, Hunahpú and Ixbalanqué, who face the gods of the underworld in a ballgame. The illustrations are inspired by pre-Columbian images of the Mayan culture.
Author : Ana María Pavez
Illustrator : Paloma Valdivia
Author Nationality : Chile
Type of Spanish : Authentic
Reading Grade Level: 4th
Genre: Fiction
Sub-Genre: Historical Fiction, Fiction
Theme: Culture
