Traces the Aztec Empire from its beginnings in the deserts of northern Mexico to its conquest by Hern?n Cort?s, discussing the history, culture, deities, and legacy of the Aztecs.
Twenty eight stories passed down from the Aztecs, many of which were learned from pottery shards and charcoal and skeletal records dating back 12,000 years.
Describes the traditional way of life of the Aztecs. Includes activities in which common items represent what the Aztecs used, such as making a fan out of strips of colored paper representing the feathers of tropical birds.