Describes the history and culture of the Aztec Indians in the Valley of Mexico and discusses how the arrival of the conquistador Hernando Cortes brought about the fall of their mighty empire.
Relates the Aztec tale of how chocolate was introduced to humans after the Wind God, upset over the Sun God's refusal to share his dark cacao, transforms into a blue frog and tells the children where to find cacao beans.
Offers an overview of the Aztecs and Incas, describing how they lived, what their day-to-day life was like, the games they played, and the discoveries they made.
Photographs and drawings introduce readers to what life was like for the ancient Aztecs, discussing their architecture and inventions, religion, and leaders.
Reviews the history of the Aztec Empire, and looks at what life was like in the ancient Mexican civilization, discussing society, lifestyles, religion, and science and technology.
