Understanding Mesoamerican Myths (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780778745259)

This interesting books describes the mythology of Mesoamerica, which encompasses the general region of Central America. A mixture of myths from many cultures, including the Aztecs and the Mayans, these stories about the creation of the world and the afterlife helped these ancient cultures explain what was happening in their world. Topics featured include: - Quetzalcoatl, the Aztec creator god - Huitzilopochtli, the supreme god of Tenochtitlan - the capital city of the Aztec empire - Maya hieroglyphic writing

Author: Natalie Hyde
ISBN-10: 0778745252
ISBN-13: 9780778745259
Publisher: Crabtree Classics
Language: English
Published: 12/31/2012
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 10.02h x 8.27w x 0.35d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.4
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 156803 / Understanding Mesoamerican Myths


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 03/15/2013 pg. 75
School Library Journal 05/01/2013 pg. 134