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82) The Aztec empire
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Trace the astonishing story of the Aztecs who rose from a beleaguered band of barely over 1,000 to dominate nearly all of Mexico in just over 400 years.
84) Stick together!
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Gum Girl volume 5
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When Gabby Gomez's substitute teacher transforms into a giant hamster monster, she needs help from new friends and old to stop him.
85) Montezuma II
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The ninth Aztec emperor, Montezuma was a leader and army commander who is known for his eventual defeat at the hands of Hern n Cort s. In this title, students will gain a greater knowledge of the Aztec Empire, learn about the successes and failures of Montezuma's reign, and explore how he came into power, how he was defeated, and finally, the repercussions of his defeat.
87) The Aztecs
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Examines who the Aztecs were, where they came from, how they lived, how they built up their power, and how they lost it.
88) The Aztecs
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"A retelling of several key Aztec myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of the Aztecs"--Provided by publisher.
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An overview of the ancient Aztec and Zapotec civilizations in Mexico as well as the Incas of South America. Visits Cuzco, Machu Picchu and Mexico City. Discusses the advanced agricultural techniques employed by these pre-Columbian peoples, as well as their advances in architecture, mathematics and astronomy.
92) The Aztec
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"A discussion of the early Aztec, including who the people were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, entertainment and sports, and fall of civilization. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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Illuminates the complexities of Aztec life. Readers meet a people highly skilled in sculpture, astronomy, city planning, poetry, and philosophy, who were also profoundly committed to cosmic regeneration through the thrust of the ceremonial knife and through warfare.
98) Aztec Indians
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Discusses the Aztec Indians, their history, religion, language, customs, and final days.
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"In this beautiful retelling of the Marian story by award-winning author, Demi, find out how the astonishing miracles of the Virgin of Guadalupe persuaded the bishop in Mexico City to build a church dedicated to her; how ten million Aztecs converted to Catholicism within just eight years; and why the basilica dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe today receives 20 million pilgrims per year, making it the most popular Christian pilgrimage site in the...