Children will love learning the myths and traditions of the ancient peoples of mesoamerica including how the ancient Mayas believed that they were formed from the flesh of a god who cut off his fingers. Full color illustrations show ancient mesoamerican cities, farming societies, and empires.
Topics include:
• The Inca, Aztec, Olmec, Toltec, and Mayan cultures, among others
• The importance of animals such as the jaguar in mesoamerican cultures
• War among the ancient Mesoamericans
• Architecture, art, and science of the Mesoamerican cultures
• The everyday life and belief systems of the Mesoamericans
Teacher's guide available.