central america

Surveys the artistic achievements of the high Precolumbian civilizations, including the Olmec, Maya, Teotihuacan, Toltec, Aztec, and their lesser-known contemporaries, profiling their pyramids, palaces, jewlery, and sculptures.

Examines the pyramids of Egypt and discusses their purpose and function, who built them, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, Bent Pyramid of Snefru, and Great Pyramid of Giza, as well as an overview of the pyramids in Mexico.

Presents myths and legends from the Aztecs, Toltecs, Mayas, and Incas, from the jungle tribes of Brazil, from the pampas, and from the Yamana Indians.

Text and drawings explain how to identify wild animals by the tracks and other signs they leave.

Describes one hundred occupations within the ancient Aztec and Mayan civilizations, such as judge, juggler, potter, wood carver, long-distance merchant, priestess, drummer, spy, bonesetter, and dog breeder.

Discusses important archeological finds from the Mayas' past and reveals how archaeologists use the latest technology to discover clues to ancient Maya civilization.

Describes the Mayan civilization which flourished in southern Mexico and Central America from 250 to 850.

Discusses the religious beliefs and legends of the Mexican and Central American Indians in pre-Hispanic times.