Americas - General & Miscellaneous History, Children - Social Studies, Art of the Americas, General & Miscellaneous Native American Studies, Antiquities
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Overview
Long before the arrival of Columbus in 1492, brilliant civilizations flourished in North and South America. The story of these diverse cultures is presented in Ancient America, Revised Edition. The atlas is divided into two sections. The History of North America focuses on the various peoples of present-day Canada and the United States. From the Inuit of the Arctic to the Plains Indians, the cultures and lifestyles of Native North Americans are presented. Topics include the burial Mound Builders, the Great Plains, and Hopi ritual drama. The History of Latin America discusses the ancient peoples from present-day Mexico to the tip of South America. In addition to the Aztec and Inca, the Olmec, Maya, and Toltec are also discussed. Topics include the Aztec capital, controlling the Inca Empire, and Andean textiles. Full-color maps and illustrations and clearly-written text all work together to provide a vivid picture of life in ancient America.Maps and text offer information on the cultures and histories of native groups in both North and South America.
Editorials
School Library Journal
Gr 5-8-Although these revised volumes do not go into great depth, both offer facts, figures, and plenty of visuals that young researchers will find useful. Both books also emphasize how history and geography are intertwined. First Civilizations covers the cultures of Mesopotamia and the ancient Near East. Part one provides information on the geography and climate in this part of the world and traces the development of the society as people made the transition from hunter-gatherers to village and city dwellers. The second part covers the formation of the empires from the Kings of Agade to the Persian. Ancient America discusses Native American groups from the end of the Ice Age to the beginning of the European exploration and conquest. In this volume, the sections on each of the Americas examine a number of topical subjects and peoples, including the Inuit, mound sites, the Olmecs, and the Inca. In both titles, information, illustrations, and the lists for further reading have been updated. Each spread contains several colorful photographs, drawings, diagrams, and/or maps that will help readers visualize the places and cultures discussed. In addition, charts and brief time lines organize information. Each book also offers a two-page, illustrated time line, a brief glossary, and a gazetteer. These books will aid students with their assignments.-Lana Miles, Duchesne Academy, Houston, TX Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.From Barnes & Noble
This cultural atlas for young students describes & illustrates the cultures that inhabited North and South America long ago, from the Inuit people of the Arctic and the many tribes of the U.S. to the Aztecs of Mexico and the Incas of Peru. 9 1/2" x 12". Color illus. Ages 9-12Book Details
Published
September 1, 2003
Publisher
Facts on File (J)
Pages
672
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780816051441