Empires of the Maya (Great Empires of the Past)
Long before European boats reached the shores of the Americas, sophisticated civilizations had already developed throughout the continents. The empire of the Maya, located in modern Mexico and Central America, influenced civilization there for centuries. The ancient Maya had fully developed the idea of the calendar, detailed a writing system, pioneered new ideas in agriculture, and built towering palaces and temples that still stand today. ""Empire of the Ancient Maya"" gives a brief summary of...
A comprehensive overview of Cuba's people, geography, history, government, economy, and culture.
The Amerindians and the Europeans (History topics for the Caribbean Examinations Council syllabus)
by Mary Noel Menezes
The Inka were master farmers, builders, and planners. Living in the Andes Mountains, they farmed and built on steep slopes. In the Andes, water can be a destructive, unpredictable force. The Inka controlled water through careful study and engineering. From terraces for farming to royal palaces, the Inka built things to last. Learn how their ancient inventions are helping modern-day engineers develop solutions to modern-day problems with this fascinating Spanish Informational Text created in coll...
Discovering the Technology of the Ancient Americas (Discovering Ancient Technology)
by Lindsey Lowe
Presents an overview of the Incan culture, examining such topics as government, religion, recreation, domestic life, occupations, entertainment, food, shelter, and clothing.
One of a series which describes the cultural history of continents or regions through several centuries, this book decribes the periods of Latin America's great civilizations from the time of exploration by European adventurers and traders, and explains the significance of the colonization that followed. It describes the geography of Latin America, the mountains and tropical rainforests, the remains of the Inca, Aztec and Mayan peoples, the explorers from the 15th to the 20th centuries including...
Winston the Traveling Dog goes to Peru & Argentina
by Cynthia Anne Finefrock
Let's Look at Brazil (Let's Look at Countries)
by Joy Frisch-Schmoll
Welcome to Brazil! See the Amazon River. Hear the music of Carnival. Take a trip to South America's largest country to learn about its animals, people and traditions.
Guyana in Pictures (Visual Geography (Twenty-First Century))
by Karen Sirvaitis
The Destruction of the Inca Civilization (Bearing Witness: Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing)
by Alexis Burling
Presents information on the history, geography, religion, language, festivals, and other aspects of this land-bound country of South America.
El Salvador in Pictures (Visual Geography (Twenty-First Century))
by Francesca Davis Dipiazza
Introduces the geography, history, government, people, and economy of the smallest and most densely populated of the Central American nations
This book is an introduction to life in the time of the warlike Aztecs, with descriptions of the Aztec emperors, their amazing city, their temples and sacrifices, as well as family and home life, food and clothes, arts and crafts.
Examines the many aspects of culture in the Aztec society, including their food, clothes, buildings, industry, transport, warfare, and technology.