The Lost Temple of the Aztecs: Picture Book (I Was There Books)

By Shelley Tanaka

Book Overview

Beginning with the exciting discovery and excavation of the Aztec’s Great Temple in Mexico City, this vivid narrative depicts the exciting and tragic story of the Spaniards' invasion and conquest of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786815426
• ISBN13: 9780786815425
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Hyperion Books
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 9.0" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 9 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 8

Customer Reviews

Love the illustrations

I'm an adult, but I found this book very helpful in the study about the Aztecs. The illustrations really help to bring the period to life. It covers some mature topics though, like human sacrifice that I hope won't disturb kids reading this book. A great overview about the conquest of Mexico.

Empathy for the Aztecs

Tanaka attempts to portray Cortez's invasion of Mexico from the persective of the Aztecs. Illustrations are vivid and there is lots of information and food for discussion in these pages. Minor discrepancies exist, but overall an excellent book to help balance the Western view of history.