Ancient Civilizations for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the Maya Civilization, the Inca Empire, and Aztec History for Children (Making the Past Come Alive)

Three captivating manuscripts in one book:Maya History for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the Maya Civilization, from the Olmecs through the Founding of Teotihuacan in Ancient Mesoamerica to the Spanish ConquestThe Inca Empire for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the Incas and Their Civilization, from Early Beginnings to the Spanish ConquestAztec History for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the Aztec Empire and Civilization, from the Aztecs Settling in the Valley of Mexico to the Spanish ConquestDid you know that the Egyptians weren’t the only ones to build pyramids? Around 2,000 years ago, the Maya people were raising pyramids to house their many gods, and to bury their kings. This is just one of the special secrets uncovered by archaeologists in their stunning finds in parts of Central America. Modern-day Indiana Jones scientists have told us so much about these tribes; are you ready to learn more?Some of the topics covered in part one of this book include:The Olmecs, the people living there before the MayaWhy rubber trees and vine juice were so importantHow a 15-year-old schoolboy from Canada discovered …4,000-pound stones carried from 50 miles away – by men!Corn and rain gods and snakes with feathers!The tools they made from hard stonesDid they really eat their own dogs?Human sacrifice – but why?How discoveries at LaBlanca changed a timelineImportant cities in the Mayan civilizationMath and writing and . . . stars and calendars?Raised rivers, running three miles above the city!Grab your investigative tools, and get ready to meet the Inca people. They were the biggest civilization in the Americas during their time, so how did they fall so quickly to the Spanish conquistadors? Dive into this book to learn more about the Inca Empire in a fun, up-to-date journey through its history.Some of the topics covered in part two of this book include:How llamas saved the people from the Great FloodA temple completely covered in goldPachacuti, the first Inca emperorWho built Machu Picchu and the most recent theories about why it was builtWhat kind of animal Cuzco was shaped likeA civil war between two brothersThe tribes before the IncasHow the Spanish conquered the Incas in only a few short yearsTúpac Amaru, the last Inca rulerHow they built farms directly into the sides of mountainsManco Cápac, the founder of Cuzco and the son of IntiHow the Incas made mummiesTravel back in time to the vast expanse of Mesoamerica (Central America) to discover who the Aztecs were, how they built their impressive empire, and how this race of mighty warriors was eventually defeated.Some of the topics covered in part three of this book include:The Egyptians weren’t the only ones to build pyramids–the Aztecs did too!Who the many Aztec gods were and how they impacted every aspect of Aztec lifeThe legend behind the Mexican flagWhat life would be like if you lived in Aztec timesThe unfair sport of gladiatorial sacrificeHow the Aztecs brought us two of our favorite foods–chocolate and tacos!The elaborate outfits the Aztecs wore and what they meantWhat Aztec customs are still important in Mexico todayThere’s a hidden city below the Mexican capital!Life as a slave in Aztec times wasn’t the worstThe gruesome stories and reasons behind the Aztec human sacrificesAztec math, writing, and elaborate calendarsThe Aztecs loved fighting and art?Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to learn more about ancient civilizations! Read more