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"Five hundred years ago, in November 1519, Hernando Cortés walked along a causeway leading to the capital of the Aztec kingdom and came face to face with Moctezuma. That story--and the story of what happened afterwards--has been told many times, but always from the point of view of the Europeans. After all, we have been taught, it was the Europeans who held the pens. But the Native Americans were more intrigued by the Roman alphabet than the Spaniards...

Nana transitions from life to death through the nine levels of Mictlān, accompanied by her beloved xoloitzcuintle, Popo.

"Discover the Magic of Aztec Culture Through Words, Art, and Poetry! From Chocolatl and Axolotl to Guacamole and Quetzalcoatl--open up this spectacular treasury of Aztec words from A to Z!"-- Provided by publisher.

Presents facts about the Mayan, Incan, and Aztec civilizations, covering daily life, religion, art and technology, and where they are now.

Duncan Tonatiuh reimagines one of Mexico's cherished legends.

Chronicles the history, beliefs, and everyday lives of the ancient Aztec, Inca, and Maya peoples.

The lovable trio from the acclaimed Lowriders in Space are back! Lupe Ipala, Elirio Malaria, and El Chavo Octopus are living their dream at last. They're the proud owners of their very own garage. But when their beloved cat Genie goes missing, they need to do everything they can to find him. Little do they know the trail will lead them to the realm of Mictlantecuhtli, the Aztec god of the Underworld, who is keeping Genie prisoner! With cool Spanish...

Over the centuries civilizations rise and fall. Before European explorers reached the shores of North and Central America, a great empire arose: the Aztecs. Leaving their original home in the north, the Aztecs came south, looking for the right place to build their dream city. They chose the most unlikely of places to settle- a snake-filled, barren island in the middle of a swamp. But with their energy, imagination, and determination, they not only...