About the Author

Laurie Coulter is the author of six books, including "Secrets in Stone: All About Maya Hieroglyphs." She lives in Toronto.

Martha Newbigging has illustrated many books, including "Research Ate My Brain," "Attack of the Killer Video Book" and two other books in this series: "Cowboys and Coffin Makers" and "Archers, Alchemists and 98 Other Medieval Jobs You Might Have Loved or Loathed." She lives in rural Ontario.

Reviews

An excellent source for a report about Mesoamerican life. With short paragraphs on each occupation, cartoon pictures of Mesoamericans at their jobs, and bubble commentary, this kid-friendly narrative will entice with its humor and unexpected trivia.--Ellizabeth Breau"ForeWord" (01/03/2009)

Readable and humorous ... the descriptions of the vocations yield a rich view of the culture, and the breezy text makes this as much a browsing as a reference title. The colorful cartoon illustrations enhance the text, adding just the right artistic complement... A solid purchase for elementary school and public libraries.--Ann Welton, Helen B Stafford Elementary, Tacoma TX"School Lilbrary Journal" (12/01/2008)

Readable and humorous ... A solid purchase for elementary school and public libraries.--Ann Welton, Helen B Stafford Elementary, Tacoma TX"School Lilbrary Journal" (12/01/2008)

An excellent source for a report about Mesoamerican life. With short paragraphs on each occupation, cartoon pictures of Mesoamericans at their jobs, and bubble commentary, this kid-friendly narrative will entice with its humor and unexpected trivia.--Ellizabeth Breau"ForeWord" (01/03/2009)
Readable and humorous ... the descriptions of the vocations yield a rich view of the culture, and the breezy text makes this as much a browsing as a reference title. The colorful cartoon illustrations enhance the text, adding just the right artistic complement... A solid purchase for elementary school and public libraries.--Ann Welton, Helen B Stafford Elementary, Tacoma TX"School Lilbrary Journal" (12/01/2008)
Readable and humorous ... A solid purchase for elementary school and public libraries.--Ann Welton, Helen B Stafford Elementary, Tacoma TX"School Lilbrary Journal" (12/01/2008)