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Pre-Columbian Civilizations

by Craig Boutland

A broad introduction to the Americas before European arrival

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A broad introduction to the Americas before European arrival

Craig Boutland’s book surveys Indigenous histories across North, Central, and South America, spanning the period from the end of the Ice Age to the arrival of Europeans. It connects everyday practices—hunting, farming, pottery, textile-making, and metalwork—with the growth of cities and empires, including those of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca. Architecture, trade, governance, and adaptation to different environments give the overview several points of entry. Maps, charts, and archaeological insights support the account, making the book’s scope geographic as well as chronological.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults seeking an introductory overview of Indigenous histories in the Americas.
  • Readers interested in Maya, Aztec, and Inca societies, as well as earlier lifeways and material crafts.
  • Students who benefit from maps, charts, and archaeological context alongside historical subject matter.

Themes

Indigenous histories of the AmericasEnvironmental adaptation and lifewaysCities, empires, and governanceCrafts, trade, and architecture

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Book overview

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.
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