The Aztec Empire (A True Book: Ancient Civilizations)

by Sunita Apte

Overview

Explore the Aztec empire, includingTenochtitlâan, daily life, and ruins.

A True Book: Ancient Civilizations series allows readers to experience what makes each ancient civilization distinctive and exceptional as well look at its influence on the some of the practices of the modern world. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780531241080
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	02/11/2010
Series:	A True Book (Relaunch)
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	910L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Sunita Apte has written over 40 fiction and nonfiction books for kids. When she is not writing books at home in Brooklyn, New York, Sunita loves to travel the world with her family. Mexico is one of her favorite places to visit. The ancient sites there never cease to amaze her.

Table of Contents

1 Wandering People: Who were the Aztecs? 7

2 The Valley of Mexico: Who lived in the valley of Mexico before the Aztecs? 11

3 The Center of an Empire: What was the city of Tenochtitlán like? 15

The Great Temple: How was the site of the Great Temple discovered in Mexico City? 22

4 Life in Tenochtitlán: What was daily life like for the Aztects? 25

5 The End of an Empire: Who conquered the Aztecs? 31

6 The Spanish Take Control: What is left of the Aztecs' great empire? 39

True Statistics 43

Resources 44

Important Words 46

Index 47

About the Author 48

Editorial Reviews

Gr 2–5—These fascinating cultures are outlined for young readers with care and precision. Although gorier features of each culture are largely avoided, a reasonably complete picture of each people's history and culture is presented. Loaded with access points such as captions, pull-outs, a time line, and a map, and with better-than-usual reproductions of well-chosen primary sources and art, the books sport a bright, peppy design. The authors are careful to use or at least make note of proper nomenclature—Maloy uses the phrase "ancient Maya" (rather than simply "Maya") throughout, an important distinction that is often overlooked. These books are rigorous in distinguishing fact from theory, and conscientious about presenting competing theories where they exist. These are the best books on their subjects for this age group.—Paula Willey, Baltimore County Public Library, Towson, MD

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