Life in Ancient Mesoamerica

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 - War among the ancient Mesoamericans - Architecture, art, and science of the Mesoamerican cultures - The everyday life and belief systems of the Mesoamericans Teacher's guide available.