The Aztec News (History News Series) Book

"These entertaining, deftly organized books will make terrific light-hearted additions to cirriculum units on ancient civilizations." — Publishers Weekly

Stop the presses! What if ancient civilizations had daily newspapers? And they were amusing and compellingly informative? They might just look like this innovative series of historical nonfiction, presented in a unique, kid-friendly format.

Grade 5 and Up. Welcome, stranger. You have arrived in the ancient and remarkable island city of Tenochtitlan, home of the mighty Aztec people. While you are here, pick up a copy of The Aztec News and learn about our ways: politics, religion, trading and farming methods, medicine, the military, and sports, as well as the latest news on the invaders who threaten the very existence of our civilization. Joining a series of books about ancient civilizations, <.i>The Aztec News presents history in a lively, full-color newspaper format. Aztec history and culture are introduced through such articles as an interview with a tlachtli player, tips on surviving a famine ("If you don't fancy snake, try opossum or frog"), and a news story on the building of the Great Temple of Tenochtitlán. The news from Egypt includes an investigation into Tutankhamen's death, a guide to the "top gods," and advice on party clothes and behavior.