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How we came to the fifth world

a creation story from ancient Mexico
1988
An Aztec myth recounting the creation and destruction of the world by the deities of the four great elements.

Ancient Mexico

the history and culture of the Maya, Aztecs, and other pre-Columbian peoples
2006
Chronicles the histories of the different cultures that lived in Mexico between the middle of the second millennium B.C. and the sixteenth century A.D.

The Aztec world

1994
Discusses how the Mexica Aztec group became the most powerful group in ancient Mexico and examines their culture, religion, everyday life, and development.

The Aztecs

end of a civilization
2000
Discusses the end of the Aztec civilization, including the fragile network of their empire, the arrival of the conquistadors, the Spanish advantages in the areas of weaponry and leadership, the role of Montezuma, and the aftermath of the conflict.

The Aztec

2002
Describes the Aztec way of life, including their religion, society, capital city, and government.

Musicians of the sun

2000
In this retelling of an Aztec myth, Lord of the Night sends Wind to free the four musicians that the Sun is holding prisoner so they can bring joy to the world.

The mystery of the Aztec warrior

1992
Frank and Joe are harassed when they try to locate a descendant of the Aztecs.

The Aztecs

2000
Describes the history and civilization of the Aztecs, covering such aspects as religion, art, culture, medicine, and technology.

Aztecs

2004
Chronicles the history and achievements of the Aztec civilization from A.D. 1111 to 1521, and includes a time line, glossary, and pronunciation guide.

The Aztecs

2003
Examines who the Aztecs were, where they came from, how they lived, how they built up their power, and how they lost it.

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