| International Standard Book Number |
9798217134182 (hardcover)
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| Personal Name |
Limerick, Anna, author.
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| Title Statement |
The Aztecs / authors, Anna Streiffert Limerick, Justine Willis ; expert consultants, Joshua Anthony, Raul Macuil Martinez ; illustrators, Paula Doherty, Priyal Mote, and Filippo Pietrobon.
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| Edition Statement |
First American edition.
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| Production, Publication, Distribution, Manufacture, and Copyright Notice |
New York, NY : DK Publishing, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, 2026.
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| Physical Description |
160 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm.
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| Series Statement |
DK ancient histories
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| General Note |
"The rise and fall of a mighty empire"--Cover.
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| General Note |
Includes index.
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| Formatted Contents Note |
Introducing the Aztecs -- The rise of Mesoamerica -- The world of the gods -- Aztec society -- The city on the lake -- Daily life -- End of an empire.
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| Summary, Etc. |
Learn all about the Aztec Empire, from the rise of a mighty civilization to the invasion of the Spanish, in this ultimate guide. Explore the everyday lives of the Aztecs, from farming on floating islands in Lake Texcoco to worshipping powerful shape-shifting gods. Discover how Aztec warriors trained for battle, why family life was so important, and how a great city was founded where an eagle was spotted on a cactus. Pore over breathtaking new artwork, eye-popping images of Aztec stone carvings, and unique illustrations, and travel back in time to this awe-inspiring ancient civilization. Which god was the shape-shifting god of sun and war? What games did Aztec children play? How did they read the calendar? Find out in this ultimate guide to Aztec history, perfect for kids who love history and mythology.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Aztecs History Juvenile literature.
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| Subject Added Entry - Geographical Term |
Mexico Civilization Juvenile literature.
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| Subject Added Entry - Geographical Term |
Mexico History To 1519 Juvenile literature.
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| Index Term-Genre/Form |
Illustrated works.
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| Index Term-Genre/Form |
Informational works.
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| Added Entry, Personal Name |
Willis, Justine, author.
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| Added Entry, Personal Name |
Doherty, Paula, illustrator.
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| Added Entry, Personal Name |
Mote, Priyal, illustrator.
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| Added Entry, Personal Name |
Pietrobon, Filippo, illustrator.
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| Added Entry, Personal Name |
Anthony, Josh, consultant.
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| Added Entry, Personal Name |
Macuil Martinez, Raul, 1976- consultant.
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