aztecs

This entertaining book reveals the mysteries of this great ancient Mexican civilization with its legacy of pyramids, temples, huge cities, and golden riches. It includes features on the emperor Montezuma II, the Aztec calendar, animals that the Aztecs believed had special powers, feasts and festivals, and sacrifices to the Aztec gods.

Discusses what life was like during the Aztec Empire, describing the social structure of the Aztecs, as well as their traditions, rituals, education system, artistic creations, and other topics.

Discusses the beginnings of the ancient American civilization, its people and their way of life, and the coming of the Spanish conquistadores.

Examines the history, culture, and daily life of the Aztec Indians of Mexico.

Examines the history, culture, and people of the Aztec, Inca, and Maya civilizations, and contains full-color captioned photographs of cities, pottery, jewelry, and clothing along with paragraphs that describe such topics as farming, hunting and fishing, family life, and more.

A description of the Aztec empire written in the form of a travel guide, providing facts about the civilization, and including tips on travel, food, shelter, attractions, shopping, and health and safety.

Contains an introduction to what it was like to be an Aztec warrior, in simple text with illustrations, including information on armor, weapons, skills, and duties.

Text and accompanying photographs examine the history, work, family life, and culture of the Aztecs.

Traces the rise and fall of the Aztec Empire and explores its culture and beliefs.

Discusses the history of the pyramids of Teotihuacan and of the Aztecs, how they evolved from the Toltecs, how they lived and worshipped, and how they were overcome by the Spaniards.