Ancient America

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Title:

Ancient America

Author:

Wood, Marion, 1945-

ISBN:

9780816051458

Edition:

Rev. ed.

Publication Information:

New York : Facts On File, c2003.

Physical Description:

96 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 31 cm.

Series:

Cultural atlas for young people (Facts on File)

Contents:

Land and people -- First Americans -- Exploration and conquest -- North America: Land and climate -- North America after the ice -- Arctic -- Inuit life -- Burial mound builders -- Temple mound builders -- Mound sites -- Northern Iroquoians -- Great plains -- Life on the plains -- Far West -- Southwest -- Mimbres pottery -- Southwest sites 1 -- Southwest sites 2 -- Hopi ritual drama -- Northwest coast -- Latin America: Land and climate -- Mesoamerica after the ice age -- Olmec civilization -- Mesoamerican sites 1 -- Mesoamerican sites 2 -- Maya civilization -- Maya civilization sites -- Toltec empire -- Toltec empire sites -- Aztec empire -- Aztec capital -- Antilles and Colombia -- Central Andes -- Nazca: Lines in the desert -- Central Andean sites -- Inca -- Inca empire sites -- Inca travel -- Andean mummies and textiles -- Latin America today.

Subject Term:

Indians -- Antiquities.

Geographic Term:

America -- Antiquities.

Added Author:

Williams, Brian, 1943-

Summary:

Maps and text offer information on the cultures and histories of native groups in both North and South America.

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Summary

Maps and text offer information on the cultures and histories of native groups in both North and South America.

Author Notes

Marion Wood holds a graduate certificate in museums studies from the University of Leicester, England. She is currently assistant curator, Fife Council Museums East, and has held prior positions as curator of St. Andrews Preservation Trust Museum
Brian Williams was an editor at Children's Britannica and a consultant editor at World Book

Reviews (3)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 5-8-Although these revised volumes do not go into great depth, both offer facts, figures, and plenty of visuals that young researchers will find useful. Both books also emphasize how history and geography are intertwined. First Civilizations covers the cultures of Mesopotamia and the ancient Near East. Part one provides information on the geography and climate in this part of the world and traces the development of the society as people made the transition from hunter-gatherers to village and city dwellers. The second part covers the formation of the empires from the Kings of Agade to the Persian. Ancient America discusses Native American groups from the end of the Ice Age to the beginning of the European exploration and conquest. In this volume, the sections on each of the Americas examine a number of topical subjects and peoples, including the Inuit, mound sites, the Olmecs, and the Inca. In both titles, information, illustrations, and the lists for further reading have been updated. Each spread contains several colorful photographs, drawings, diagrams, and/or maps that will help readers visualize the places and cultures discussed. In addition, charts and brief time lines organize information. Each book also offers a two-page, illustrated time line, a brief glossary, and a gazetteer. These books will aid students with their assignments.-Lana Miles, Duchesne Academy, Houston, TX (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Horn Book Review

Color photographs. Brief overviews of the culture and history of native groups are enhanced by the many interesting maps and photographs. Organized into two-page 'chapters' on culture, geographic conditions, and artifacts, the book is excellent for browsing. Bibliography, index. From HORN BOOK 1990, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Kirkus Review

In the same format as the four earlier volumes in this series, an oversize (9 (apple) x 12""), encyclopedic presentation, copiously illustrated with color photos of sites and artifacts as well as maps and artists' reconstructions. Covering the early peoples of two continents in topical double-spreads, there's room here for only a limited amount of detail, especially on the great civilizations of Central and South America. However, a good many facts are presented in usable form, and the illustrations will be especially useful. Look elsewhere for how this kind of information has been derived from archeological remains--or for interpretation or inspiration. Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Excerpts

Praise for the previous edition: Winner! Selected by the New York Public Library as one of the 1992 Books for the Teen Age ...a valuable addition to a school library. Recommended. - The Book Report Ancient America, Revised Edition provides a comprehensive visual and textual account of the ancient civilizations who inhabited the Americas, from Tierra del Fuego to the arctic tundra. In two parts--The History of North America and The History of Latin America--the cultures that existed in ancient America are brought to life. The first section, on North America, focuses on the various peoples who lived in the lands that today belong to Canada and the United States. From the Inuit of the frozen north to the Plains Indians, the cultures and lifestyles of these groups are presented through topics such as the Burial Mound Builders, the Great Plains, and Hopi ritual drama. The section on Latin America discusses the ancient peoples who lived in the vast regions from present-day Mexico to the tip of South America. Focusing on the important Aztec and Inca civilizations, the atlas also details the astounding Olmec, Maya, and Toltec empires. Topics covered in the second section include the Aztec capital, controlling the Inca Empire, and Andean textiles. Designed to appeal to young people as well as readers of other ages, full-color maps and illustrations and text written in clear, accessible language work together to provide a vivid picture of life in ancient America. Excerpted from Ancient America by Marion Wood, Brian Williams All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.

Introduction	p. 4
Table of Dates	p. 6
An Overview of America
The Land and People	p. 8
The First Americans	p. 10
Exploration and Conquest	p. 12
Part 1 The History of North America
North America: Land and Climate	p. 16
North America After the Ice	p. 18
The Arctic	p. 20
Inuit Life	p. 22
The Burial Mound Builders	p. 24
The Temple Mound Builders	p. 26
Mound Sites	p. 28
The Northern Iroquoians	p. 30
The Great Plains	p. 32
Life on the Plains	p. 34
The Far West	p. 36
The Southwest	p. 38
Mimbres Pottery	p. 40
Southwest Sites	p. 42
Southwest Sites 2	p. 44
Hopi Ritual Drama	p. 46
Northwest Coast	p. 48
Part 2 The History of Latin America
Latin America: Land and Climate	p. 52
Mesoamerica After the Ice Age	p. 54
Olmec Civilization	p. 56
Mesoamerican Sites	p. 58
Mesoamerican Sites 2	p. 60
Maya Civilization	p. 62
Maya Civilization - Sites	p. 64
The Toltec Empire	p. 66
The Toltec Empire - Sites	p. 68
The Aztec Empire	p. 70
The Aztec Capital	p. 72
The Antilles and Colombia	p. 74
The Central Andes	p. 76
Nazca: Lines in the Desert	p. 78
Central Andean Sites	p. 80
The Inca	p. 82
The Inca Empire - Sites	p. 84
Inca Travel	p. 86
Andean Mummies and Textiles	p. 88
Latin America Today	p. 90
Glossary	p. 92
Further Reading	p. 92
Gazetteer	p. 93
Index	p. 95

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