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The Angry Aztecs

By Terry Deary

Adjectives

gruesome informative humorous engaging

Genres

Non-fiction Humour Historical Fiction

Synopsis

Discover the gruesome world of the Aztecs, where human sacrifices were a daily ritual, and bizarre customs like drinking live toads in wine were the norm. Uncover the secrets of their powerful priests, fierce warriors, and the cunning Conquistadors who ultimately led to their downfall. This book delves into the most shocking aspects of Aztec life, from their unusual diets to their predictions about the end of the world.

About the author

Terry Deary is a British author best known for writing the funny and fascinating Horrible Histories books. He loves making history exciting by sharing weird and wonderful facts about the past. Terry’s clever stories and jokes help children learn and laugh at the same time, making reading about history lots of fun!

Pages

128 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

1997

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