Pre-Columbian Civilizations

Long before Columbus set sail, powerful civilizations thrived across North, Central, and South America. This book explores life from the end of the Ice Age to the arrival of Europeans, revealing how diverse cultures adapted to their environments. Learn about nomadic hunters, skilled farmers, and artisans who crafted pottery, textiles, and metalwork. Discover great cities and empires like the Maya, Aztec, and Inca, and uncover their achievements in architecture, trade, and governance. Packed with maps, charts, and archaeological insights, this guide takes readers in middle school and up on a journey through the rich history of the Americas' first peoples.