to Mexico. Take a look at a map.  That's quite an achievement! There,  

you will explore another ancient civilization:  the Maya. This was a very advanced civilization,  

with many interesting customs and traditions. The  Maya created and discovered many important things  

using only very simple tools. They were excellent  astronomers and mathematicians. They developed a  

written language using hieroglyphs, and they built  huge pyramids and sculptures. The Maya produced  

many different goods, including tools, jewelry,  and cloth. They also made a new kind of drink  

by mixing cocoa beans with spices, water, and  chilies. They used the drink in special ceremonies  

and to make people healthy. Though the special  Mayan drink tasted bitter, what they made using  

this process was actually a kind of chocolate.  Until the Maya made this contribution, no one  

had ever tasted chocolate before.You have  sailed on a Sumerian boat, found your way  

with a Chinese compass, and you can write all  about your journey on some Egyptian papyrus!