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The Aztec and Maya Worlds (Passport to the Past)
The Aztec and Maya Worlds - Passport to the Past Author:Fiona MacDonald Children are naturally fascinated by history and ancient cultures - all they need is a push in the right direction. With these comprehensive explorations of the world of the Aztecs and Mayas, kids will find themselves learning more about the past - and the men and women who had such a tremendous impact on modern culture than they'd ever imagine... more »d. The Aztec and Mayan civilizations are full of mystery, excitement and beauty. This informative exploration shows children how the Aztecs and Mayan lived - the cities they built, their astronomical knowledge and their practice of human sacrifice. Illustrations and text enable children to marvel at their mysterious pyramids and beautiful masks, and learn about a ball game that meant certain death for one of its players. 15 interesting step-by-step projects enable children to recreate the past as they learn to make a Mayan backstrap loom, and recreate the amazing Aztec sun stone. This book is ideal for home or school use for children ages 8 to 12.« less