Synopses & Reviews
A unique look at the Aztecs and the archaeologists who are determined to unearth their secrets. In 1521 the world of the Aztecs came to a sudden end when Hernán Cortés, the Spanish conquistador, destroyed their capital. The ruins of that city lie beneath the streets of modern-day Mexico City. Peter Lourie traveled to Mexico City to meet the renowned archaeologist Leonardo López Luján. With Dr. Luján as his guide, the author viewed the diggings at the Aztec Great Temple, and even met the God of Death in the basement of the temple's museum.
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"The writing style is clear, informative, and interesting. . . . Especially good for viewing a culture as it is re-created through excavation." --School Library Journal
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"Writing with contagious enthusiasm, the author will kindle in readers the same wonder he feels at the way clues to our shared past are being found in these places nearly every day." --Kirkus Reviews
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"Fascinating. . . . This well-researched book examines the ancient Aztec civilization from an archeological perspective." --Library Media Connection
About the Author
Peter Lourie is the author of the River series from Boyds Mills Press, which includes Everglades; Buffalo tiger and the River of Grass, winner of the International ECO Award of Excellence; and Mississippis River: A Journey Down the Father of Waters, an NCSS Notable. He lives in Weybridge, Vermont.