How STEM Built the Aztec Empire

by Amie Jane Leavitt

Overview

Mostly known today for its complex pantheon and religious rituals, the Aztec empire was also highly advanced in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math or STEM. With the capital city of the empire built in the middle of a lake, the geographical, political, and economic needs of the Aztecs drove innovation for centuries. Massive construction projects, including ziggurats, causeways, and aqueducts demonstrated that the Aztecs had ambitious goals as well as the STEM knowledge to achieve them. Though much of its history was destroyed, the accomplishments of the Aztecs are an impressive reminder of history's ingenuity.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781725341357
Publisher:	The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Publication date:	12/30/2019
Series:	How STEM Built Empires
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.12(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 Birth of An Empire 8

Chapter 2 Surrounded By Water 17

Chapter 3 Building A City 24

Chapter 4 Advancements In Agriculture 33

Chapter 5 By The Numbers 41

Chapter 6 Getting The Job Done 50

Chapter 7 Spanish Invasion 58

Timeline 65

Glossary 67

For More Information 69

For Further Reading 73

Bibliography 74

Index 77