Feathered Serpent and the Five Suns: A Mesoamerican Creation Myth

by Duncan Tonatiuh

Book Overview

Award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh brings an ancient Mesoamerican creation myth to life

Long ago, the gods of Mesoamerica set out to create humans. They tried many times during each sun, or age. When all their attempts failed and the gods grew tired, only one did not give up: Quetzalc atl--the Feathered Serpent. To continue, he first had to retrieve the sacred bones of creation guarded by Mictlantecuhtli, lord of the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419746774
• ISBN13: 9781419746772
• Release Date: September 2020
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 11.2" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 5 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 4