Crowley County Combined Library

A brief history of the Aztec Indians including their way of life, religion, and rulers.

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.

"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"--

Contains an introduction to what it was like to be an Aztec warrior, in simple text with illustrations, including information on armor, weapons, skills, and duties.

Describes the history and culture of the Aztec Indians in the Valley of Mexico and discusses how the arrival of the conquistador Hernando Cortes brought about the fall of their mighty empire.

Examines the civilization of the ancient Aztecs from their emergence in the late 1300s, and includes information on how they built the large city of Tenochtitlan, with a particular emphasis on their social structure. Includes time line, glossary, and index.

Describes the everyday life of the Aztecs at the beginning of the sixteenth century.

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...