How to differentiate the native palms of Guatemala?
Palms are plants that grow mostly in warm places. This means that they cannot be found in every country around the world. In that sense, the tropical weather of Guatemala has made it possible that a remarkable amount of different
A Young Spark of Action
Nature is our home, well-being, health, livelihood, culture, and inspiration, so we must take care of the environment and biodiversity that surrounds us. On the occasion of the celebration of the International Youth Day this August 12, I believe that it's important to
DO YOU KNOW HOW IS THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY?
There are four stages in the life cycle of a butterfly, these stages include egg, larva, pupa, and adult, the entire process is called complete metamorphosis and is one of two forms that insects develop from an egg even an
8 things you can do today to help the environment
Did you know that… Sea levels and global temperatures rise every year, making it difficult for humans and nature to adapt. Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent. Habitats from rainforests to wetlands are being damaged due to human expansion
Social Media, Illustration and Graphic design: Tools for a change
Since the UN (United Nations) announced that we have 7 years to stop climate change, and how greenhouse gas emissions have doubled in the last few years, we have seen in social media a boom in topics of environmental issues,
What is happening in the largest lake in Guatemala?
Most of the time people talk about how Guatemala has incomparable landscapes, how its forests and bodies of water are impressive, and how culture contributes to tourism in the country. But, what happens in the daily life of those who
How important is an illustrated book!
As we know, for Mayantoons, illustrated books are a powerful tool! It is one of our main ways to educate our children, but why is an illustrated book so essential to educate? An illustrated book is a combination of text, illustrations,
New Infographic Material in MayanToons
One of our goals at MayanToons is to donate graphic and informative material to children and parents. Infographics have proven to be a useful tool to show a specific topic and expose various details about it at a glance. Step