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Description
The book explores the Aztec civilization in ancient Mexico, examining who the Aztecs were and how their society developed. It covers topics including Moctezuma, the Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlan built on a lake, and the various social classes from emperors and nobles to priests, warriors, and commoners. The reader is taken through daily life in the Aztec world.
Quick Summary
This book pulls back the curtain on a civilization that built floating gardens, played a ball game with cosmic stakes, and sacrificed to keep the sun burning. Readers will discover how Aztec kids learned to swim before they could walk, why chocolate was money, and the wild story of how a prophecy led to the rise of a powerful empire. If your kid loves the mystery and discovery in "Who Was?" history books or the "Where Is?" series, they'll be hooked on these Aztec secrets. Perfect for kids in grades 4-6 (ages 9-11) who enjoy learning history through weird, wacky facts.