aztecs

Describes the artifacts of ancient Mexico's cultures and discusses the history of these objects, art works, and pieces of architecture.

Describes easy-to-make crafts that replicate the arts of the ancient Aztecs. Includes historical information, a time line, a glossary, and resources.

Includes bibliographies and index. Summerizes what is known about the Aztec civilization.

An explanation of discoveries made in Latin America, from the beginnings of time up to the 19th century explorers, with a postscript about the region in modern times.

Traces the life of the emperor who ruled the Aztec empire in Central America from 1503 to 1520 and discusses the history and culture of the Aztec civilization.

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.

Profusely illustrated text describes the daily lives of the Aztec people and discusses their history, customs, and achievements.

Retells a Mexican legend in which the sky god and the wind god bring music from Sun's house to the Earth.

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.

Presents an overview of the Aztec culture, discussing their government, recreation, trade, travel, family life, food, occupations, and entertainment.