Examines the rise and fall of the Aztecs in Mesoamerica. Readers will come away with a comprehensive understanding of who the Aztecs were, how they built their empire, and what happened to their civilization.

The Aztecs settle in Central Mexico -- The Aztecs' mighty army grew the empire -- The Aztecs had upper and lower classes -- Children were stretched out -- The Aztecs had hundreds of gods -- Human sacrifices lost their hearts -- The Aztecs were smart farmers -- The Aztecs were builders and thinkers -- Aztecs made art from feathers and stones -- The Aztecs played games and made clothes -- The Aztec Empire fell to the Spanish -- Aztec history lives on.