Aztec

Aztec
ISBN-10
1405345438
ISBN-13
9781405345439
Series
Aztec
Category
Reference
Pages
72
Language
English
Published
2011-07-01
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Authors
Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff, Elizabeth Baquedano

Description

DK Eyewitness Aztec is a spectacular and informative guide to the rise and fall of the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas, who built vast empires and left behind a legacy of mystery and wonder. Incredible colour photographs offer your child a unique "eyewitness" view of these amazing civilisations. Show your child how jewellery was made, and learn what kind of food the Aztecs ate, how the Incas built their homes, and how the Mayan calendar worked. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about the Aztecs. Find out more and download amazing clipart images at www.dk.com/clipart.

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