Mayas, Aztecs and Incas : Mysteries of Ancient Civilizations of Central and South America

The three towering civilizations of the Mayas, Aztecs, & Incas dominated ancient Central & South America. The Mayas were one of the world's most advanced civilizations; the Aztecs conducted extensive religious rituals involving human sacrifices; & the Incas were one of the great ancient engineering civilizations of antiquity. This book summarizes the main features of what is known about these peoples -- their social structures, buildings, art, religions, & their knowledge of science -- & broadens our understanding of the diversity of human history. B&W maps, drawings & photos. Winner of the Canadian Children's Book Center Choice Award.Dworkin, Mark J. is the author of 'Mayas, Aztecs and Incas : Mysteries of Ancient Civilizations of Central and South America', published 1999 under ISBN 9780788165894 and ISBN 0788165895.