Talk Like an Aztec - by Tegen Evans (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Learn about the Aztec civilization--and then be inspired to create your own secret messages with 45+ pictographic stencils!

In this fun and fascinating activity book from the British Museum, budding historians can learn all about life in the Aztec civilization--from gods and goddesses to food, nicknames, poetry, and jokes--before using the sturdy press-out board stencils and dictionary to write messages in the pictographic Aztec language of Nahuatl.

Featuring a dazzling gold foil cover and beautiful color illustrations by Nina Chakrabarti, this is the perfect gift for curious readers age 7 and up.

About the Author

Tegen Evans is a children's book writer and editor. She spends her time researching and writing about all kinds of topics for children--from Greek myths to woodland adventures. Tegen also writes under the pen-name Goldie Hawk, and her books have been translated into 12 languages. She is the author of Ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses, Roman Soldiers, and Talk Like an Egyptian. When she's not at her desk, you can find her wandering around the parks and bookshops near her home in London, England.