indians of mexico

A region-by-region exploration of trade in the native life of Northwestern Mexico; the Central Valley and the Gulf Coast of Mexico; Southwestern Mexico, the Yucatan Peninsula, and Northern Central America; the Caribbean; the Amazon Basin; and the Andes.

Describes the daily activities of native Latin American cultures.

Presents an overview of Montezuma's life as well as his influence on history and the world.

Retells a traditional Huichol tale in which the young Tunuri learns his place in the natural world when, after being lost in the forest, he meets the magical Blue Deer and follows him on a special journey.

Efrain, a desert sun-blotched lizard, shares the experiences she has had while living with the Seri people in the Sonoran Desert and explains why lizards which are close to extinction in other areas, thrive in the Sonoran Desert.

Narratives from Aztec Indian lore.

Text and lavish photographs present antiquities from the Olmec, Maya, Mixtec, and Aztec cultures of ancient Mexico.

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

Examines ancient cities in the Americas, revealing how settlements evolved and how urban centers grew and functioned.

Presents the life of the leader who became president of Mexico, instituted many reforms, and led his country in a war of independence.