indians of mexico

Presents the life of the Zapotec Indian who officially became president of Mexico in 1861, instituted many reforms, and led his country in a war of independence.

Looks at the cultures of the Maya, Aztecs and Incas, focusing on language, clothing, diet, and other topics.

Describes achievements and innovations of the ancient native peoples of all of North America, from growing corn and playing ball games to creating number systems and building such cities as Teotihuac?an and Cahokia.

Examines social, religious, and cultural aspects as well as economic policies as seen in agriculture, trade, finance, labor, and the division of land.

To prevent the outbreak of war, a young Aztec boy must outwit nine evil lords of the night to obtain the flame of peace from Lord Morning Star.

An Aztec myth recounting the creation and destruction of the world by the deities of the four great elements.

An illustrated history of the pre-Spanish civilizations of Mexico, beginning with the early hunters and continuing through the Aztecs; covering early village life, the rise of Olmec civilization, archaeological findings, Aztec society, and other topics.

Highlights the parallels between the two great American societies of the Aztecs and the Incas, which both fell prey to the Spanish conquistadors of the sixteenth century. Includes animated re-creations of mysterious lost cities such as Tenochtitl?n and Machu Picchu.

Explores the history and culture of Mesoamerica, looking at Tenochtitlan, the capital city of the Aztec Empire,discussing the effects of European exploration on the New World, examining the Spanish conquest and destruction of the Aztec and Inca Empires, and investigating the mystery of the Red Queen, an unidentified Mayan mummy discovered by archaeologists in 1994.

Discusses the mythology from Indians of various regions of Mexico and Central America, describing origins, comparing the similar tales, and presenting some of the myths themselves.