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Maya, Incas, and Aztecs / author, Brian Williams ; historical consultant, Dr. Caroline Dodds Pennock.
Presents facts about the Mayan, Incan, and Aztec civilizations, covering daily life, religion, art and technology, and where they are now.
Record details
- ISBN: 1465474447
- ISBN: 9781465474445
- Physical Description: 64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), map ; 25 cm.
- Edition: First American edition.
- Publisher: New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2018.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. Maps and timelines on endpapers. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 21.99 |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | J 972.01 Wil | 31681020166534 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
From ancient civilizations up to the Spanish conquest, kids can learn all about the Maya, Inca and Aztec empires in this addition to the findout! series that is filled with information, artifacts and colorful illustrations that explore the cities of Chichén Itzá, Machu Picchu and Tenochtitlán, the Mayan language, the history of chocolate, how children who behaved badly were punished with chili peppers and much more! Simultaneous. - Penguin Putnam
Discover the Maya, Inca, and Aztec empires with this childrenâs book full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engaging challengesâfrom the creators of DKfindout.com, DKâs free online resource for kids.
Did you know that the Aztecs created a floating city? Or that the Incas preserved their dead emperors as mummies? Find out why!
Perfect for budding historians who want a highly visual reference book to increase their knowledge of the Americasâ empires, DK findout! Maya, Inca, and Aztec is sure to inspire the next amazing school report or project. Inside, author Brian Williams details these incredible civilizations and what makes them unique.
With this DK findout! book, you will:
- Read about each civilizationâs daily life, including where they lived, what they ate, and what they believed
- Explore the cities of Chichén Itzá, Machu Picchu, and Tenochtitlán
- See how Inca society was shaped like a pyramid, with the emperor at the top and slaves at the bottom
- Discover how the Maya and Aztecs turned cacao beans into chocolate for the first time
- Hear from real-life archaeologist Dr. Diane Davies how she digs for clues to the past
- and find out much, much more!
The DK findout! series of kids books helps children become experts on their favorite nonfiction subjects, from dinosaurs and ancient civilizations to space, coding, and cutting-edge technology. Learn more about historyâand everything elseâat www.dkfindout.com, the award-winning free educational website.
