Hidden World of the Aztec (Ancient Civilizations of the Americas) - Hardcover

Lourie, Peter

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9781590780695: Hidden World of the Aztec (Ancient Civilizations of the Americas)

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ISBN 10: 1590780698 ISBN 13: 9781590780695

Publisher: Boyds Mills Press, 2006

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A unique look at the Aztecs and the archaeologists who are determined to unearth their secrets. In 1521 the world of the Aztecs came to a sudden end when Hern�n Cort�s, the Spanish conquistador, destroyed their capital. The ruins of that city lie beneath the streets of modern-day Mexico City. Peter Lourie traveled to Mexico City to meet the renowned archaeologist Leonardo L�pez Luj�n. With Dr. Luj�n as his guide, the author viewed the diggings at the Aztec Great Temple, and even met the God of Death in the basement of the temple's museum.

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About the Author:

Peter Lourie is the author of the River series from Boyds Mills Press, which includes Everglades; Buffalo tiger and the River of Grass, winner of the International ECO Award of Excellence; and Mississippis River: A Journey Down the Father of Waters, an NCSS Notable. He lives in Weybridge, Vermont.

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G 3-6–This attractive book takes an objective look at the Aztecs from the perspective of archaeological digs at the Great Temple in modern-day Mexico City and at the Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacan. Nine highly pictorial chapters cover Aztec and Toltec history and the excavations that expand understanding of these civilizations. Lourie also outlines the process of archaeology and the methods used to uncover and preserve artifacts. A photo of a statue of the God of Death, buried in concrete, does much to illustrate the care taken to free such works of art from the medium in which they are imprisoned. The writing style is clear, informative, and interesting. The text features numerous observations made by archaeologist Leonardo L�pez Luj�n, which are illuminating, especially concerning the blood sacrifice aspect of Aztec religion–exaggerated, he feels, by the Spaniards to justify their conquest. Verses of Aztec poetry begin each chapter, presenting a more rounded look at a complex and sophisticated society. This sound volume can be used with more conventional titles, such as Elaine Landau's Exploring the World of the Aztecs with Elaine Landau (Enslow, 2005), and is especially good for viewing a culture as it is re-created through excavation.–Ann Welton, Helen B. Stafford Elementary, Tacoma, WA
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