aztecs

Explains the development of the ancient Aztec empire, with maps showing where the civilization was and how it expanded over time, short biographies of key historical figures, and a timeline of important events.

Examines Aztec history, everyday life, deities, calendars, ceremonies, the making of chocolate, battle tactics, artisans, kings, priests, and farmers.

Follows Jesuit seminarian Julian Escobar in the New World as he witnesses the enslavement and exploitation of the Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas by Spanish conquerers.

Explores the myths and legends of the ancient Aztec civilization, describing its history, geography, government, society, religious beliefs, and customs.

Examines Mayan and Aztec arts and crafts and provides step-by-step instructions for recreating some of the traditional pieces.

Presents a variety of facts about the Aztecs, including Aztec beliefs, lifestyle, family life, farming system, and government.

Explains various aspects of the Aztecs, including their history, daily life, religion, cooking and eating, trading and transportation, and more.

Photographs and descriptive text provide information on the people, cities, culture, food and drink, trade, gods and goddesses, clothes, sports and games, and other aspects of the Aztec, Inca, and Maya civilizations.

Examines the birth, rise, and fall of the Aztec empire; its cultural practices and religious beliefs, including human sacrifice; and the Spaniards' eventual overthrow of the Aztecs.

Explore the whole story of Latin America from the earliest times, through the periods of its great civilization, to the time of it exploration by European adventurers and traders.