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Aztec, Inca and Maya Grades 6-8: Multcolib School Corps

(Updated 6/2026) Fiction and nonfiction books about the Aztec, Inca and Maya for Grades 6-8. The library has already-prepared Buckets of Books on this topic that you can check out. The Buckets contain books similar to those on this list (though not every title is exactly the same) plus a teacher's guide. See link below for Classroom Collection. A custom book list and webliography created by Multnomah County Library School Corps librarians. Are you a teacher that lives or works in Multnomah County? Need a custom booklist? https://multcolib.org/assignment-alert

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  • "From raising llamas to weaving clothes to delivering messages along extensive road networks, discover what daily life was like for the Inca people."
    Book, 2026Minneapolis : Lerner Publications, [2026] — j 985.01 R212e 2026
  • "Although it's known more as an important tourist attraction today, the city of Chichen Itza was a powerful religious, political, scientific, and artistic center of the Maya people. Readers will learn about how Chichen Itza began and what happened…
    Book, 2020New York : Penguin Workshop, [2020] — j 972 M2961w 2020
  • Inca

    Discover the Culture and Geography of a Lost Civilization

    Kovacs, Lawrence,
    "Provides an introduction to the ancient Inca and their civilization and includes hands-on projects and activities such as building a tropical cloud forest, making a drop spindle, and creating a T-shirt version of an Inca tapestry."
    Book, 2013White River Junction, VT : Nomad Press, [2013] — j 985.019 K883i 2013
  • "Este libro incluye las más bellas historias de tres deslumbrantes pueblos de nuestra América: los Incas, Mayas y Aztecas, que contaron el origen del mundo en que vivían y lo hacían en forma de cuento, para que estas historias pudieran ser narradas…
    Book, 2018Buenos Aires : Ediciones Lea, 2018. — SPANISH j 398.2098 REMUSSI 2018
  • "Why were there more than 3,000 steps built at Machu Picchu? Why did the Aztecs roam Mexico for nearly 200 years before finding a place to settle? How did the Maya study the movements of the stars and the planets?"
    Book, 2019White River Junction, VT : Nomad Press, a division of Nomad Communications, [2019] — j 972.018 Y29a 2019
  • "To bring rain to his thirsty village, Pik challenges the rain god to a game of pok-a-tok."
    Book, 1991New York : Clarion Books, [1991] — jE WISNIEWSK 1991
  • "The Aztecs built an empire on two swampy islands in Lake Texcoco. They thrived until Spanish explorers came and took control. From farming to warfare, learn about the daily life of the Aztecs."
    Book, 2026Minneapolis : Lerner Publications, [2026] — j 972.018 R212e 2026
  • "Readers discover the history and impressive accomplishments of the Aztec civilization, including their military power and feats of engineering."
    Book, 2015Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2015] — j 972.018 K366a 2015
  • "Get on-board this time-travel machine and discover the world through the eyes of a young person just like you."
    Book, 2017[Place of pulication not identified] : Carloe P. Roman ; 2017 — j 972.81016 R7581i 2017
  • "Readers discover the history and impressive accomplishments of the Maya people, including their advanced mathematics and massive stone cities."
    Book, 2015Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2015] — j 972.81016 E2682a 2015
  • Xolo

    How One Good Dog Saved Humankind

    Higuera, Donna Barba,
    "Xolotl, the overlooked twin brother of Quetzalcoatl, overcomes rejection and banishment to the Underworld to save humanity, create man's best friend, and discover that true courage and worth do not depend on recognition."
    Book, 2025Montclair ; Hoboken : Levine Querido, 2025. — j HIGUERA 2025
  • "Long ago, the gods of Mesoamerica set out to create humans. They tried many times during each sun, or age. When all their attempts failed and the gods grew tired, only one did not give up: Quetzalcóatl--the Feathered Serpent."
    Book, 2020New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2020 — j 809.9338 T663f 2020
  • Aztecs, Incas & Mayans

    Similarities and Differences

    "Focus on the similarities and differences of the three ancient cultures that once thrived on Earth: Mayan, Incan and Aztec. Read about the unique features of each civilization. Learn about their cultures, achievements and society, too."
    Book, 2019Newark, Delaware : Speedy Publishing, LLC, 2019. — j 970.3 A997 2019
  • Life in the Aztec Empire

    An Interactive Ancient History Adventure

    Oviedo, Claudia,
    "The Aztec Empire thrived in central Mexico for nearly two hundred years. Its culture was known for its well-designed cities and impressive temples, as well its skill at conquering neighbors and forming alliances to expand its power. But what was it…
    Book, 2026North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint, [2026] — j 972.018 O969L 2026
  • "Explore the everyday lives of the Aztecs, from farming on floating islands in Lake Texcoco to worshipping powerful shape-shifting gods"
    Book, 2026New York, NY : DK/Penguin Random House, 2026. — j 972.018 L733a 2026
  • A-Ztec

    a Bilingual Alphabet Book

    Valtierra, Emmanuel,
    Book, 2025Montclair [New Jersey] : Levine Querido, 2025. — SPANISH jE VALTIERRA 2025
  • When Chac, the great lord who makes rain, takes a disobedient boy as his servant, they are both in for trouble.
    Book, 2000New York : Greenwillow Books, c2000. — j 398.2 R684b 2000
  • The Inca emerged from the ancient native cultures of what is now Peru. Although it is unclear precisely when the Inca came into existence, they became a powerful force in the region by the 1300s to 1400s. They were known for being builders as well…
    Book, 2004New York : Franklin Watts, ©2004. — j 985.01 C167a 2004
  • Na'at Le Ba'ala Paalen

    Adivina Esta Cosa Ninio : Adivinanzas Mayas Yucatecas

    Book, 2006Mexico, D.F. : Artes de Mexico, 2006. — SPANISH j 398.6 NAAT 2006