2nd edition: unam, Mexico, 2014 Size: 8.25 in x 8.25 in ISBN: 978-607-02-5219-8 MSRP $13.95 USD By the same author Clean Energies in Our Planet Noboru Takeuchi with Eloísa Aparicio et al. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Let’s Talk About Nanoscience/ Timononohtza inahuac nanociencia Noboru Takeuchi; Nahuatl translation by Inocencio Romano, Nazaria Sánchez, Encarnación Bautista, Jaime Sánchez and Gregorio H. Cocoletzi. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Current Panorama in Mexico Noboru Takeuchi, coordinator Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Números y estr ellas mayas Mayan Stars and Numbers Noboru Takeuchi and Marisol Romo “Noboru’s history … is remarkable, both nationally and internationally. As a science promoter, we can highlight an element of great quality and human warmth. … Above all, he is a generous man with his knowledge” Gerardo Sánchez, El Vigía • In 2007, this book was awarded the Antonio Garcia Cubas Prize for the best children book. • It has been translated to six indigenous languages of Mexico. • It is one of the most amusing and complete introductions to the Mayan world. Números y estrellas mayas has been recognized as one of the best books in science promotion for children in Mexico. The charm of its illustrations and photographs of archaeological sites of the Mayan zone is accompanied by the humor in the texts, which deals with a natural and simple manner the principal math and astronomical knowledge of the ancient Maya, as well as the legend of the genesis of the world and the human being, taken from the sacred book of Popol Vuh. Joyful combination between reading and activities, Números y estrellas mayas also offers a series of games and exercises that strengthen the contents of each chapter. About the authors Noboru Takeuchi (see page 37) Marisol Romo Favela is an Industrial Chemist by the Baja California Autonomous University. She is Chairwoman of the Civil Association of the Organized Community for the Educational Participation and she is a member of the program for the promotion of science for children “Ciencia Pumita” in Ensenada, Baja California. Readership • Primary school students • Science and math professors • Institutions of Mayan studies • Mayan sites archaeologists • Elementary schools in indigenous communities 38 www.libros.unam.mx Science and Technology
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