Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations—CKHG Reader (Core Knowledge History and Geography)

From the CORE KNOWLEDGE FOUNDATION, which brought you the popular “What Your ___ Grader Needs to Know” series. MAYA, AZTEC, AND INCA CIVILIZATIONS explores the cultures, achievements, and geographical context of three ancient Mesoamerican civilizations, ancient Mayan temples and pyramids, and the culture’s achievements in astronomy and mathematics; the warrior culture of the Aztecs and the city of Tenochtitlan; the Inca’s complex network of roads, and the city of Machu Picchu. The book also considers the Spanish conquistadors and the demise of the Aztec and Inca, and the mystery of the disappearance of the Maya. Paperback. 72 pages. ** Part of the CORE KNOWLEDGE HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY (CKHG) series in world and American history and geography, integrating topics in civics and the arts. CKHG books offer engagingly written text with many color illustrations, maps, vocabulary sidebars, and a glossary. Related materials (Teacher Guides and Timeline Cards) are also published by the Core Knowledge Foundation. In general, CKHG books are appropriate for young readers from the upper elementary grades through middle school.