Describes the work of archaeologists who have uncovered the artifacts of ancient Aztecs of Mexico.

Describes the work of archaeologists who have uncovered the artifacts of ancient India.

Describes the archaeological digs and findings in Peru about the Incas.

Describes the work of archaeologists who have uncovered the artifacts of the ancient Maya.

Discusses important archaeological finds from Pueblo Indian culture and reveals how archaeologists use the latest technology to discover clues to its ancient civilization.

"Describes life during the Aztec Empire. The readers' choices reveal the historical details of life as a worker, a warrior, and a European explorer"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to the ancient Roman civilization.

At its peak in the early fifteenth century, the Inca Empire consisted of approximately twelve million people and stretched from the northern border of Ecuador to central Chile. In 1532, the Spanish arrived and invaded Inca territory, setting off a genocide. By 1535, the empire was destroyed. In this book, readers can learn about the accomplishments of the Inca people, their network of roads, irrigation systems, and hidden city of Machu Picchu, and their brutal slaughter. Assets include an illuminating main text and sidebars, timeline featuring key dates, and a special feature highlighting ways readers can fight against hate.

"From castles and knights to the danger of bathroom breaks in the Middle Ages, readers discover 50 amazing and amusing facts about cleaning up--or not--during the Middle Ages."--

Illuminates the complexities of Aztec life. Readers meet a people highly skilled in sculpture, astronomy, city planning, poetry, and philosophy, who were also profoundly committed to cosmic regeneration through the thrust of the ceremonial knife and through warfare.