Great empires

"The Aztecs developed an amazing culture unknown to the Western world. Their religion, language, and accomplishments have made them some of the most well known empires of history. Learn about the rise and fall of the Aztecs in this exciting book full of primary sources."--Publisher's website.

"China is one of the worlds oldest civilizations. It invented paper, writing, and printing, and today it is one of the worlds fastest-growing countries. Its history is vast, with many conflicts and characters, who have helped shape the country into its current state. China is a world leader in business and has a successful economy. This book describes China and explains how it became the nation it is today."--Provided by publisher.

Presents a history of the Mauryan empire of ancient India, which lasted from 322 to 185 BCE, detailing the rule of its three greatest emperors, Chandragupta, Bindusara, and Ashoka, who became a benevolent ruler after his conversion to Buddhism. --Publisher's description.