How to be an Aztec warrior / written by Fiona Macdonald ; illustrated by David Antram, Mark Bergin.

Author/creator Macdonald, Fiona, 1958-
Other author Antram, David, 1958-
Other author Bergin, Mark.
Format Book
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : National Geographic, 2005.
Description32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 28 cm.
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Subjects

Portion of title Aztec warrior
SeriesHow to be series
How to be series. ^A1020870
Contents What you should know -- Is yours the right family? -- Are you loyal to your clan? -- Which school did you go to? -- Can you handle weapons? -- Have you had your hair cut? -- Will you miss home cooking? -- Will you be able to travel? -- Can you please the Gods? -- Are there many dangers? -- What rank will you be? -- Could you land the top job? -- Long-term prospects -- Your interview -- Glossary -- Index -- Further reading -- Have you got the job?
Abstract Describes daily life in the Aztec empire and explains the skills and duties of Aztec warriors. Warriors needed, how would you like to join the team that defends your people and your homeland? Your main duties will include: defending your city against invaders, conquering new territory, controlling conquered peoples and collecting tribute from them, taking captives to sacrifice to the gods. How to join? Hurry to the main square of your city when you hear the beat of the big war drum. Offering a unique approach for young readers to interview for historical jobs, this new series sweeps readers back in time to show them what it took to be an Aztec warrior, a knight in the middle ages, a Roman soldier, and a samurai warrior in ancient Japan. Full color.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 32) and index.
LCCN 2005011447
ISBN0792236173
ISBN9780792236177
ISBN0792236327
ISBN9780792236320
ISBN9781426301681 (pbk.)
ISBN1426301685 (pbk.)

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