Resource provides a solid companion to learning the culture by introducing the calendar, mathematical scheme, and writing system.

Contains a guide to the calendar system of the ancient Maya. Describes concepts such as distance number glyphs, the long count, and the calendar round.

Describes the intricacies of the Maya calendar, central to Maya life and culture. Details the fundamentals of Maya mathematics.

Karen M. Strom explores the counting system of the ancient Mayans and provides access to resources for further study.