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Describes the gods and goddesses in the ancient Aztec and Mayan cultures, and includes information on each diety's purpose, how they were worshipped, and how they were depicted in Aztec and Mayan art.

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.

Un comic para contar, teatro para actuar y notas musicales para entonar con muy buen humor las hazañas y desventuras de uno de los personajes históricos más emblemáticos y cautivadores de México: Emiliano Zapata.   Sus orígenes, su impulso vital y sus motivaciones de lucha. Justicia, honestidad, libertad y tenacidad (y muchas risas). ENGLISH DESCRIPTION A comic to narrate, a play to act, and musical notes to harmonize with great humor the deeds and misadventures of one of Mexico's most embl...

Best Book of 2020 New York Times |NPR | New York Post "This hushed suspense tale about thwarted dreams of escape may be her best one yet . . . Its own kind of masterpiece." --Maureen Corrigan, The Washington Post "A new Tana French is always cause for celebration . . . Read it once for the plot; read it again for the beauty and subtlety of French's writing." --Sarah Lyall, The New York Times Cal Hooper thought a fixer-upper in a bucolic Irish village would be the perfect escape. After twenty-...

Join National Geographic's quest to find the heart and soul of Mexico. Journey through a land of incredible biodiversity: from Rio Grande to the Sierre MADRE. Visit Mexico City, the vast metropolis built on an ancient lakebed. Study the country's history of earthquakes and volcanoes and its current struggles to protect animal habitats. Explore Mexico's history as the centre of the Olmec, Maya and Aztec civilizations in Beth Gruber's lively text. Learn how Mexico's borders once extended...

An easy-to-read account of the birth of Paricut in volcano in the field of a poor Mexican farmer.

The United States is truly a nation of immigrants, or as the poet Walt Whitman once said, a ""nation of nations."" Spanning the time from when the Europeans first came to the New World to the present day, the new ""Immigration to the United States"" set conveys the excitement of these stories to young people. Beginning with a brief preface to the set written by general editor Robert Asher that discusses some of the broad reasons why people came to the New World, both as explorers and settlers, e...

History in Infographics helps children to visualise facts and statistics using a clever and appealing mix of graphics and numbers. The colourful, high-impact design will appeal to a wide range of children, from visual learners to struggling readers, capturing and then holding their attention. Infographics are a really exciting, different way to learn about core historical topics, and are ideal for fact-hungry children, revision work, and to improve the quality of presentations. History in Inf...

You can always recognize a painting by Kahlo because she is in nearly all--with her black braided hair and colorful Mexican outfits. A brave woman who was an invalid most of her life, she transformed herself into a living work of art. As famous for her self-portraits and haunting imagery as she was for her marriage to another famous artist, Diego Rivera, this strong and courageous painter was inspired by the ancient culture and history of her beloved homeland, Mexico. Her paintings continue to i...

The Aztecs used their large army and alliances with nearby states to dominate most of Mexico in the 14th and 15th centuries. Find out about where the Aztecs came from, how they traded with other people, and what happened during the Spanish invasion. Inside you can read about: wars, weapons and warriors how to make and play the game of patolli grand cities and buildings the life of an Aztec woman gods and human sacrifices

This is a spectacular and informative children's guide about the rise and fall of the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas. With incredible colour photography, Eyewitness Aztec explores the civilizations in Central and South America who built vast empires and left behind a legacy of mystery and wonder. Find out what kind of food the Aztecs ate, how the Incas built their homes, and how the Mayan calendar worked. Eyewitness Aztec also includes a giant fold-out wall chart full of facts, perfect for bedrooms...

Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Angry Aztecs, including why the Aztecs like to eat scum, when the world is going to end and how to play a really violent ball game. With a bold, accessible new look and a heap of extra-horrible bits, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. History with the nasty bits left in! 2013 is Horrible Histories twentieth anniversary.

Drive critical, engaged, high level learning and skills. Developed with the IB, this Course Book equips learners to analyze and articulate complex historical concepts and contexts, strengthening performance and potential. Enabling advanced understanding, the student-centred approach actively builds, refines and perfects higher level skills. Cover the new syllabus in the right level of depth, with rich, thorough subject content from across the Americas for topics 10-17 for Paper 3. Developed di...

Carmen T. Bernier-Grand’s inspiring free verse and David Diaz’s vivid paintings capture the defining moments and emotions of Rivera’s tumultuous life, including his stormy relationship with artist Frida Kahlo and his passion for his art. Rivera’s energy, physique, love for women, and work were all “bigger than life”. A biography, chronology, glossary, sources, notes, and famous quotations are included.

What is a chinampa? How were the Aztecs ruled? Why did the Aztec civilization disappear? The Aztecs answers these questions and more. The books in the History Opens Windows series help you discover what life was like in ancient civilizations and other historic times. Learn what the Aztecs wore, what they ate, how they travelled from place to place, and find out how we know about them today.