indians of mexico

Describes some of the achievements of Aztec civilization and includes instructions for reproducing Aztec masks, shields, cloaks, carvings, drums, jugs, helmets, and foods.

Discover the timeless grandeur of the pyramids--from the massive tombs of Egypt's pharaohs to the majestic temples of ancient Mexico.

Relates the traditional Cora Indian tale in which Opossum outwits the larger and more powerful Iguana and returns the stolen fire to the people of the earth.

Retells five legends from the great tribes of Mexico's past, including the Aztecs, Mayans, Tarascans, Huichols, and Tarahumara people.

Provides an introduction to the history, culture, and civilization of the Aztecs.

A brief overview of the development and eventual demise of the Aztec and Inca empires.

Describes the daily life and civilization of the Aztecs.

Gives a history of the Aztec civilization of Mexico with a focus on documentation and primary source quotations.

Recounts the story of the Aztecs' rise to power and describes various aspects of their civilization including religion, arts and crafts, daily life, and legacy.

Coyote is featured in each of these Aztec interpretations of Aesop's fables.The illustrations are set in the twentieth century.