Aztecs: Dress, Eat, Write And Play Just Like The Aztecs

Hands-on History

by Fiona Macdonald, Hannah Ray (Editor)

Step into the world of the Aztecs! Make an Aztec ruler's feather headdress, sip Aztec hot chocolate, keep your wits about you as you play patolli, make a seed rattle, and create your own folding codex book. Fascinating facts and thirteen easy-to-do activities involve young readers in exploring this ancient civilization and its people.

32 pages, Paperback

First published October 29, 1992

About the author

Fiona Macdonald studied history at Cambridge University and at the University of East Anglia. She has taught in schools, adult education and university, and is the author of numerous books for children on historical topics.

Reviews

[Beth Butler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brief information about various topics on each page with a fun hands on project. Great resource for some Aztec inspired projects. There is a good variety with crafts, costumes, and food ideas.