Aztec, Maya, Inca

Aztec, Maya, Inca

Author: Social Studies School Service

Publisher: Social Studies

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 1560042540

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"Kids learn about ancient civilizations with these enriching, hands-on projects and writing activities."--Page 4 of cover


Mayas, Incas, and Aztecs

Mayas, Incas, and Aztecs

Author: Wendy Conklin

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials

Published: 2007-01-05

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1433390620

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The Mayas, Incas, and Aztecs were three groups of people found living in the ancient Americas. Though they were clearly alike, they were also unique. All three civilizations ended when Spanish explorers moved into the Americas.


Gods & Goddesses of the Inca, Maya, and Aztec Civilizations

Gods & Goddesses of the Inca, Maya, and Aztec Civilizations

Author: John Murphy

Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica

Published: 2014-07-15

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 1622753976

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Sharing many common beliefs, deities, and rituals, the religion of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca was rooted in both the earth and the sky, the rhythms of the seasons, and the movements of the sun, moon, and stars. Readers will meet rain and sun gods, corn gods and fertility gods, earth mothers who are both creators and destroyers, and even a feathered serpent. Lavish primary-source images of arts and artifacts are paired with text that is both information-packed and enthralling. Readers who enter this pantheon are in for an awe-inspiring cultural journey through the divine mysteries of time and space.


Aztec, Inca and Maya

Aztec, Inca and Maya

Author: Robert Snedden

Publisher: Smart Apple Media

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781599202990

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Covers the inventions and technology of the Aztecs, Incas, and Maya and how their ideas influenced technology today.


Mayas, Incas, and Aztecs

Mayas, Incas, and Aztecs

Author: Wendy Conklin

Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing

Published: 2007-01-05

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1433390620

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The Mayas, Incas, and Aztecs were three groups of people found living in the ancient Americas, including the Andes Mountains and a city named Tenochtitlán. This intriguing book features details about these three incredible civilizations and explores how each of them fell when Spanish explorers found their settlements. Through detailed images and maps, captivating sidebars and facts, and an accessible glossary and index, readers will learn about leaders like Moctezuma as well as how these civilizations used farming, hieroglyphics, and glyphs to create their unique cultures.


Tales of the Plumed Serpent

Tales of the Plumed Serpent

Author: Diana Ferguson

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13:

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"Fascinated by the history and cultures of three highly developed ancient societies--the Mayans, followed by the Aztecs in Mesoamerica and the Incas farther south--Ferguson examines their artifacts and those of the Spanish conquistadors, in relation to the traditions preserved today by their many descendants...Part anthropological study, part history and part folklore... distills a huge amount of information to present a clear, uncluttered and rich resource."--"Publishers Weekly." "Fun, inspiring, educational, and all in all, a great read."--"The New Times."


DK Eyewitness Books: Aztec, Inca & Maya

DK Eyewitness Books: Aztec, Inca & Maya

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-08-15

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13: 075668952X

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DK Eyewitness: Aztec, Inca, and Maya is a spectacular and informative guide to the rise and fall of the pre-Columbian cultures of the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas, who built vast empires and left behind a legacy of mystery and wonder. Amazing color photographs offer your child a unique "eyewitness" view of these incredible civilizations. Show your child how jewelry was made, and learn what kind of food the Aztecs ate, how the Incas built their homes, and how the Mayan calendar worked. They'll also discover the secrets of the Inca stonemasons, the rites of passage every warrior had to face, and ceremonies for human sacrifice.


Mayan, Incan, and Aztec Civilizations, Grades 5 - 8

Mayan, Incan, and Aztec Civilizations, Grades 5 - 8

Author: Kramme

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 2012-01-03

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 1580376584

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Bring history to life for students in grades 5 and up using Mayan, Incan, and Aztec Civilizations! This 96-page book features reading selections and assessments that utilize a variety of questioning strategies, such as matching, true or false, critical thinking, and constructed response. Hands-on activities, research opportunities, and mapping exercises engage students in learning about the history and culture of Mayan, Incan, and Aztecan civilizations. For struggling readers, the book includes a downloadable version of the reading selections at a fourth- to fifth-grade reading level. This book aligns with state, national, and Canadian provincial standards.