Americas Ancient Civilizations

A young Aztec girl tells her little brother how their parents create beautiful painted manuscripts, or codices. She explains to him how paper is made from local plants and how the long paper is folded into a book. Her parents and others paint the codices to tell the story of their people’s way of life. Inspired by the pre-Columbian codices, this story tells how the Aztec and their neighbors in the Valley of Mexico painted books and records long before Columbus arrived, and continued doing so among their Nahua-speaking descendants for generations after.

Deep in the jungle, among the rubber trees, the Olmec people lived thousands of years ago. Did you know they were the first to make chocolate? Did you know they loved to play sports? Did you know they were the first people to harvest latex into rubber? Did you know they believed in shape-shifting jaguars and carved huge stone heads? Come meet the Rubber People, and learn their ancient secrets!

You might think that art and architecture are not as important as events. You are wrong. Art reflects the sentiments of the people. It showcases culture and a unique way of thinking. On the other hand, architecture traces the geography, traditions, and historical usefulness. You might think that it’s just another building but it might have been a temple where people once gathered to pray. Listen to this audiobook today!

Wussten Sie, dass die Azteken jedes Jahr 500 bis 700 Menschen opferten, um die Götter zufrieden zu stellen? Seit vielen Jahren regen die Azteken unsere Vorstellungskraft an. Geschichten der ersten europäischen Eroberer über einzigartige, Ehrfurcht gebietende Ruinen und Legenden von Palästen aus Gold erschaffen ein Bild der aztekischen Gesellschaft, das aus Erhabenheit, Reichtum und Pracht besteht. Aber wer genau waren die Azteken? Wo kamen sie her? Wie gelang es ihnen, ein Gebiet von solchen Ausmaßen zu beherrschen?

Hay muchos misterios que rodean a los incas. ¿Dónde se originaron? ¿Cómo llegaron a reinar sobre un imperio tan vasto que incluía montañas, selvas tropicales y zonas costeras? ¿Cuáles fueron los logros más destacados de sus grandes reyes? ¿Cómo eran sus templos y monumentos, especialmente la ciudad capital, Cuzco, y su impresionante asentamiento en la cima de la montaña, el Machu Picchu, en lo que hoy es Perú?

Wussten Sie, dass die Olmeken vielleicht das erste Volk waren, das die Schrift einführte? Das erste Volk, dem es gelang, sich zu einer Kultur zu entwickeln, waren die Olmeken. Aber warum sind sie bisher relativ unbekannt geblieben, versteckt in den langen, dunklen Korridoren der vergessenen Geschichte? In diesem neuen Band der Reihe Captivating History werden Sie die Wahrheit über die erste bekannte Zivilisation Amerikas erfahren.

Las primeras personas que lograron elevarse a la vida civilizada fueron los olmecas. ¿Pero por qué siguen siendo relativamente desconocidos, y permanecen escondidos en los largos y oscuros pasadizos de la historia olvidada? La verdad es que pocos historiadores están preparados para abordar la tarea de descubrir la verdadera historia de los olmecas. Y, por lo tanto, puede ser difícil para los oyentes encontrar un recurso fácil de escuchar, y que resulte cohesivo, sobre esta fascinante civilización.

Did you know that the Aztecs praised many gods? They didn’t have one god, like you probably do now. They worshiped many gods, depending on their prayer intentions. In this book, we’re going to take a look at some of Aztec’s biggest gods. This is an important piece of history because it reveals culture, beliefs, and religion. Get the audiobook now!

This audiobook explores the glories and misfortunes of the Maya civilization and provides a deeper look at their pre-Columbian battling dynasties and their highly structured approach to religion, science, and society.

Many ancient civilizations have influenced and inspired people in the 21st century. The Greeks and Romans continue to fascinate the West today. But of all the world's civilizations, none have intrigued people more than the Mayans, whose culture, astronomy, language, and mysterious disappearance all continue to captivate people.

What happened when the Spanish Conquistadors reached Aztec? Explore the world of historical facts and figures using informative edutaining books like this one.

The Mayan Empire was a civilization rich in stories. Some of these stories you can learn about today, thanks to the writings of historians. Learning about ancient history has been made more enjoyable with the help of cool resources like this one. We say it’s cool because it’s been created with young learners in mind.

When the Spanish came into contact with different tribes in the Southwest, they were so intrigued by the structure of the communities that they gave the natives the name Pueblo, a term they used to measure certain sizes for their own settlements. Thus, while most Americans have heard of the Pueblo and Navajo, many remain unfamiliar with distinctions within the tribes.

The Aztecs made strides in terms of the technology and artwork that they produced. You can learn a lot from what they’ve achieved, but more importantly, you can learn to appreciate the technology and art that you experience today. Learning about history boosts appreciation of the past, present, and future.

Who are the Mayans (MY-anns)? Why are they a mystery? Where did they come from? What did they eat? Why did they build pyramids? What did they predict would happen in the future? Why did the Mayan civilization die out? What can we learn from the ancient Mayans?

The Aztecs went a long way from being nomads to city builders. Such a leap was not easily done, so how did they do it? In this audiobook, you will read about the history of the Aztec people. You will gain important information on the lives they lived, the leaders they selected, and the culture they painstakingly built. Get ready for a mind explosion!

The Toltecs are one of the most mysterious and little understood of all the ancient cultures of Mesoamerica. This culture was venerated by later civilizations, such as the Aztecs. Even today, “Toltec knowledge” is used as a kind of shorthand for arcane wisdom from an ancient culture. However, discussing the actual history of the Toltecs is extremely difficult. Much of what we know of these people comes from writings and oral traditions of the Aztecs, as translated and interpreted by the European invaders.

Do you use a calendar? Have you ever played basketball? These things were important to the ancient Mayans too. About 4,000 years ago, they invented tools and treasures that still shape our lives. Find out where and how the ancient Mayans lived, and learn about their mysterious disappearance. Discover how they changed the world!

In 2012 especially there was a renewed focus on the Mayans, whose advanced calendar led many to speculate the world would end on the same date the Mayan calendar ends. The focus on the doomsday scenario, however, has overshadowed the Mayans' true contributions to astronomy, language, sports, and art.