This book describes the ancient Aztec and Maya civilizations of Mesoamerica, presenting information on their histories, governments, and cultures.

Includes chronologies. Includes glossary.

Great civilizations - Between north and south - Famous people - The order of things - The court, government, and laws - Family life - In the home - Villages and towns - Buildings and houses - City in the lake - Farming - Hunting and gathering - Food and drink - Keeping healthy and clean - Clothes, hairstyles, and jewelry - Craftworkers - Merchants and markets - Travel and transport - Warriors and weapons - Rival city-states - Aztec conquests - Scholars and scribes - Time, sun, and stars - Gods and goddesses - Temples and sacrifices - Time for celebration - Sports and games - Myths, legends, and omens - The coming of the Spanish.