Crowley County Combined Library

"You have applied for the job of an Aztec warrior. There's a lot to learn if you are going to defeat enemies in battle and defend your sacred city. An interview at the end of the book will reveal if you have what it takes to be an Aztec warrior"--Back cover.

"Engaging images accompany information about the ancient Aztecs. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

The Aztecs were people connected to the land and forests of South America. Unknown to Europeans prior to the 1500s, they developed a unique and vibrant culture. This book explores who the Aztecs were and what various technologies they created or influenced in their own time as well as today.

Ancient Civilizations: Aztecs, Maya, Incas! With 25 Social Studies Projects for Kids takes kids on a guided tour to experience the history, culture, economics, and daily life of the Aztecs, Maya, and Incas. Explore the three sophisticated ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica through hands-on projects, essential questions, fascinating facts about what these people ate, how they worked, and what they invented, and lots of links to online primary sources...

Discusses the origin of the Aztecs, their daily life and customs, and their eventual demise.

Describes different aspects of the ancient Aztec Empire, including their history, politics, religion, art, architecture, and everyday life.

Discusses the rise and fall of the Aztecs in Mesoamerica before the Europeans arrived in the 15th century and explores their culture, government, architecture, warfare, religion, and education.

Uses the discovery of the temple in Mexico City, what was the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan, to introduce the story of the Spanish conquest of Moctezuma and his empire in the sixteenth century.