DK Eyewitness Books: Aztec, Inca & Maya: Discover the World of the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas-- [With CDROM and Charts] Contributor(s): DK (Author) |
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ISBN: 0756673208 ISBN-13: 9780756673208 Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Central & South America - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Caribbean & Latin America - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology |
Dewey: 972.018 |
Series: DK Eyewitness Books |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.7" W x 11.2" (1.40 lbs) 72 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America - Ethnic Orientation - Native American - Cultural Region - Mexican |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The ancient Aztecs are among the most amazing civilizations to ever walk the Earth. This spectacular visual guide chronicles their fascinating history in South America and why their legacy lives on to this day. Journey back in time to experience the rise and fall of the Aztecs, as well as other Mesoamerican peoples, including the Incas and Mayas. You'll explore their vast empires and lost worlds in spectacular detail, and meet their gods and goddesses and marvel at their precious stones. Join them farming and hunting, team up for sports and games, taste the food and drink, and dance at their celebrations. Then, after centuries of growth and progress, discover how the Spanish conquest brought these civilizations crashing to their knees. Perfect for kids, Eyewitness Aztec provides the complete picture of this civilization's history, capturing its enduring magic, mystery, and wonder. Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, this key title incorporates stunning colour images, infographics, statistics, quotations, and timelines. Whether you're looking for homework help or all there is to know about the Aztecs, this book has got it covered. |