Life in Ancient Mesoamerica

by Shilpa Mehta-Jones and Lynn Peppas

Book Overview

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 -...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 077872039X
• ISBN13: 9780778720393
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Crabtree Classics
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.8" x 11.4"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6

Customer Reviews

Don't let the cover fool you.

Don't let the cover of this book fool you. The lovely cover makes this book look like a high school or college text, but upon opening it you will find it appeals to a younger crowd. Their are lovely pictures and illustrations. The text is succinct and relatively easy to read. There are many pictures to keep the reader engaged. If your upper elementary to middle school age child finds ancient history a little boring, give this book a try. It is fact-filled but well-illustrated and to-the-point. A great addition to your library if you homeschool; great to flesh out your history lesson if you use MOH or TOG.