In this article, the author describes her book, "Amazing Maya Inventions You Can Build Yourself," a new book designed to help kids learn the history of the ancient Maya civilization. "Amazing Maya Inventions You Can Build Yourself" offers the reader an engaging exploration of the history and culture of the Maya through building and crafts projects that focus on the Maya's amazing creations. Readers are introduced to the major figures and discoveries of the powerful Maya civilization through informational sidebars, biographies, historical facts, trivia, illustrations and activities. Most of the suggested activities can be done with simple household supplies and minimal adult supervision, and the results are as creative as they are educational.