A full-color, compelling book for ages 7 to 10 offers a deep dive into
the three sophisticated ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica--the
Aztecs, Maya, and Incas-- through hands-on STEAM projects, essential
questions, and loads of fascinating facts!
Why were there more than 3,000 steps built at Machu Picchu? Why did the
Aztecs roam Mexico for nearly 200 years before finding a place to
settle? How did the Maya study the movements of the stars and the
planets? Ancient Civilizations: Aztecs, Maya, Incas! With 25 Social
Studies Projects for Kids takes kids ages 7 to 10 on a guided tour to
experience the history, culture, economics, and daily life of the
Aztecs, Maya, and Incas.
- Travel through humid rainforests, coastal zones, and rocky peaks to
spot majestic ruins rising above the jungle, such as the Maya city of
Tikal with its steep pyramids, the ruins of Machu Pichu, where the
stones were cut so precisely that not even a knife can fit between them,
and the Aztec temple Templo Mayor, where people once climbed the steps
up the temple to be sacrificed to the Aztec gods.
- The daily lives from thousands of years ago are brought to life
through fun illustrations, fascinating facts, essential questions, and
hands-on STEAM projects such as constructing model bridges and pyramids,
planting floating gardens, and translating hieroglyphics.
- Kids explore the knowledge that has filtered through the centuries
from past civilizations and are encouraged to think critically and
creatively to recognize the foundations on which people build modern
societies.
About the Explore Ancient Civilizations set and Nomad Press
Ancient Civilizations: Aztecs, Maya, Incas! is part of a set of
four Explore Ancient Civilization books that bring to life the
vibrant cultures of the distant past. The other titles in this series
are Ancient Civilizations: Egyptians!, Ancient Civilizations:
Romans!, Ancient Civilizations: Greeks!.
Nomad Press books in the Explore Your World series integrate content
with participation, encouraging readers to engage in student-directed
learning. Combining content with inquiry-based projects stimulates
learning and makes it active and alive. Nomad's unique approach
simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the
space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers.
All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with
Common Core State Standards and National Curriculum Standards for Social
Studies. All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook
formats.
