Children will love learning the myths and traditions of the ancient peoples of mesoamerica including how the ancient Mayas believed that they were formed from the flesh of a god who cut off his fingers. Full color illustrations show ancient mesoamerican cities, farming societies, and empires. Topics include: - The Inca, Aztec, Olmec, Toltec, and Mayan cultures, among others - The importance of animals such as the jaguar in mesoamerican cultures - War among the ancient Mesoamericans - Architecture, art, and science of the Mesoamerican cultures - The everyday life and belief systems of the Mesoamericans Teacher's guide available.