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2) The Aztecs
Author
Publisher
Thomson Learning
Pub. Date
c1993
Language
English
Description
Examines the history, work, family life, and culture of the Aztecs.
3) The Aztecs
Author
Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
1992
Language
English
Description
Describes the Aztec civilization, its customs, and religion.
Author
Series
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
"This authoritative volume has been revised throughout and expanded, with new images and accounts of the major discoveries of recent years. Updates begin with the earliest periods: one of the enduring puzzles surrounding Mexican prehistory, the origins of maize farming, has at last been solved. There are insights into the latest finds at the Olmec sites at Chiapas de Corzo and Zazacatla. The classic city of Teotihuacan continues to yield discoveries,...
Author
Publisher
Fulcrum Publishing
Pub. Date
1997
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
The eagle and the rainbow (Huichol legend)--Tahui (Tarahumara legend)--The boy who cried tears of jade (Mayan legend)--The deer tribe (Tarascan legend) --Legend of the feathered serpent (Aztec legend).
9) Aztecs
Author
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Pub. Date
c1993
Language
English
Description
Examines the Aztec civilization and includes instructions for craft projects.
10) The Aztecs
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Interactive Library
Pub. Date
c1997
Language
English
Description
Projects based on various features of Aztec culture recreate some of their arts and crafts, including woven textiles, mosaic masks, jewelry, featherwork, and wheeled toys.
Publisher
Teaching Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Maya to Aztec: Ancient Mesoamerica Revealed immerses you in the epic story of the Mexico's history with 48 exhilarating half-hour lectures that cover the full scope of Mesoamerican history and culture. Your guide is Professor Edwin Barnhart, Director of the Maya Exploration Center and a noted archaeologist, explorer, and teacher, whose exploits include the discovery of a lost Maya city.
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Retells animal folktales from five indigenous peoples of Mexico, including the Tarahumara tale in which a puma meets a grasshopper, and provides information on the culture of each indigenous people.
14) The living Maya
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
This series documents life in a Yucatan village, focusing on one family over the course of a year. The films explore the ancient agricultural and religious customs that ground contemporary Maya life in traditional values - even as modern Mexico comes to the village. In Maya, Spanish, and English, with English subtitles. Film Festivals, Screenings, Awards CINE Golden Eagle Award PBS national broadcasts Margaret Mead Film Festival honoree Choice Outstanding...
15) Pyramid
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Looks at the secrets of the monumental structures of the ancient world, from the tombs of Egypt to the pyramids of Central America.
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on these lists
Children's Awards: Pura Belpre Honor for Latino Literature
Children's Special Topics: Hispanic Heritage Month 2023
Children's Special Topics: Hispanic Heritage Month 2023
Description
"Award-winning author Duncan Tonatiuh reimagines one of Mexico's cherished legends. Princess Izta had many wealthy suitors but dismissed them all. When a mere warrior, Popoca, promised to be true to her and stay always by her side, Izta fell in love. The emperor promised Popoca if he could defeat their enemy Jaguar Claw, then Popoca and Izta could wed. When Popoca was near to defeating Jaguar Claw, his opponent sent a messenger to Izta saying Popoca...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers, an imprint of ABRAMS
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Illustrations and text describe how the Mixtecs create painted manuscripts, or codices, that reflect their way of life and document their history, science, land tenure, tribute, and sacred rituals.
Author
Series
Publisher
Runestone Press
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life during the Maya civilization, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more.
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