Join the Adventures of a Maya Archaeologist

Welcome adventurers! Are you ready to discover an ancient Maya city hidden in the rainforest?

During my school visits, I met many curious children who loved hearing stories about my expeditions in the rainforest. Their enthusiasm inspired me to turn my adventures into a series of children’s books so that young explorers everywhere can share the journey.

The Adventures of a Maya Archaeologist: Snakes, Scorpions and Jungle Discoveries is the first book in the series, and it will be released on 1st September 2026.

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Early Reviews Are In!

I would give this book 10/10 because I loved learning about the Maya artefacts that were discovered. The book is funny too because Dr Diane has to live with the creatures in the rainforest – especially the howler monkeys!

Joshua, aged 8. 

This is a fantastic book to support the teaching and learning of the Ancient Maya! Dr Diane has used her extensive knowledge to weave factual information seamlessly amongst humorous tales of her adventures as she gets to grips with living and working in the Guatemalan rainforest. This book gives children an invaluable first-hand insight into the life and work of an archaeologist and is a great addition to any class library.

Y6 Teacher Liverpool.