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Author:
Macdonald, Fiona.
Title:
Do you want to be an Aztec warrior? / written by Fiona Macdonald ; illustrated by David Antram, Mark Bergin.
Publisher:
Distributed by Black Rabbit Books,
Copyright Date:
2015
Description:
32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Other Authors:
Antram, David, 1958- ill.
Bergin, Mark.
Notes:
Includes index.
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?
Summary:
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.
ISBN:
9781909645325
190964532X
OCLC:
(OCoLC)891123356
Locations:
TCPG826 -- Bettendorf Public Library Information Center (Bettendorf)

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