The Aztecs
Myths and legends tend to overshadow the many other aspects of the innovative Aztec civilization. Aztec clothes, festivals, foods, and sports are just some of the topics that readers will discover. Each subject is complimented by a step-by-step craft that readers can construct with just a few simple materials. Projects, such as a straw flute, shoestring necklace, and paper “pottery,” support key concepts concerning the Aztec culture. The crafts’ easy-to-follow instructions are supported by clear illustrations, while vibrant photographs enhance the main text. Readers will appreciate the rich legacy of this important culture and reflect on the ways it has left a permanent mark on Mexican and American traditions.
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The Aztecs
Myths and legends tend to overshadow the many other aspects of the innovative Aztec civilization. Aztec clothes, festivals, foods, and sports are just some of the topics that readers will discover. Each subject is complimented by a step-by-step craft that readers can construct with just a few simple materials. Projects, such as a straw flute, shoestring necklace, and paper “pottery,” support key concepts concerning the Aztec culture. The crafts’ easy-to-follow instructions are supported by clear illustrations, while vibrant photographs enhance the main text. Readers will appreciate the rich legacy of this important culture and reflect on the ways it has left a permanent mark on Mexican and American traditions.
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The Aztecs

The Aztecs

by Jessica Cohn
The Aztecs

The Aztecs

by Jessica Cohn

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Overview

Myths and legends tend to overshadow the many other aspects of the innovative Aztec civilization. Aztec clothes, festivals, foods, and sports are just some of the topics that readers will discover. Each subject is complimented by a step-by-step craft that readers can construct with just a few simple materials. Projects, such as a straw flute, shoestring necklace, and paper “pottery,” support key concepts concerning the Aztec culture. The crafts’ easy-to-follow instructions are supported by clear illustrations, while vibrant photographs enhance the main text. Readers will appreciate the rich legacy of this important culture and reflect on the ways it has left a permanent mark on Mexican and American traditions.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781433977138
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date: 08/15/2012
Series: Crafts from the Past
Pages: 48
Product dimensions: 8.10(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range: 10 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

A New Land 4

In the Fields 8

Common Concerns 12

Nature of Belief 16

Great Pyramid 20

Food from the Fields 24

Fabric of Life 28

Aztec Arts 32

Play Ball 36

Class in Session 40

Glossary 44

For Further Information 46

Index 47

Things to Think About and Do 48

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