FEATURES & DETAILS:
- Copyright: 2004
- Language: English, Spanish
- Color
- MARC records, Catalog Card Kit and Single Main Entry Cards are available
- Features: Chapter Select, Interactive Menu, Discussion Questions & Activities
- Technical: Single Layer, Single Sided, Full Screen
- DVD Region: ALL
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PRODUCT SUMMARY
For sale in U.S. only-- Who were the Aztecs and how did they live? What happened to them and what did they leave behind? In this riveting program, viewers travel from present-day Mexico City to over 500 years into the past to learn about the amazing Aztec Empire. The Aztecs were a warlike people with their own religion, language and cultural rituals. Archaeological excavations that reveal the remnants of grand Aztec temples and statues provide a starting point for an exploration of this wealthy and highly organized society. Through colorful, historical re-creations and vivid graphic illustrations, students can easily imagine the Aztec island city of Tenochtitlan and what everyday life may have been like for Aztec people. Part of the multivolume Ancient Civilizations for Children DVD Series.
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
"These exceptional programs enthrall as they teach, bringing ancient history to life and providing fascinating insight into historical events. A valuable addition to ancient civilization studies."- School Library Journal (Sept 2006)
"...well done for the intended target age...Recommended." - Library Media Connection (Feb 2007)
FULL REVIEWS
School Library Journal (September 2006)
Gr 3-7-These two live-action programs focus on the Aztecs and were filmed on location in Mexico. Ancient Aztec Empire offers an overview of the Aztecs, providing information about their origins and growth into an important civilization. Daily life, agriculture, food, male and female roles, myths, and religion (including human sacrifices) are briefly covered. The Fall of the Empire discusses the arrival of Cortez, the death of Moctezuma II, and the fall of Tenochtitlan. The programs originated with the BBC and are of exceptionally high quality. Historical re-enactments take viewers into the ancient world while beautifully rendered 3-D graphics show maps of the region and views of how the area might have looked during the time of the Aztecs. The female host has a light British accent and provides fascinating information, taking viewers back and forth in time to allow compare and contrast opportunities between Aztec times and modern-day Mexico City. Students examine archaeological evidence of the Aztecs, and learn about some of the theories about their culture. Modern-day celebrations of Aztec heritage are also presented. Englis or Spanish narration is available. Discussion questions and activities, with links back to the video, are included. These exceptional programs enthrall as they teach, bringing ancient history to life and providing fascinating insight into historical events. A valuable addition to ancient civilization studies.
Copyright 2006 School Library Journal. Used with permission.