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Books in California Missions series

  • Missions of the Central Coast

    June Behrens

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Sept. 1, 1997)
    Charts the histories of California missions and briefly describes life among the Chumash Indians before the arrival of the Spaniards
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  • Discovering Mission San Rafael Arcangel

    Jack Connelly

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Introduces the Mission San Rafael Arcâangel, describing the building and daily operations of the Franciscan mission since its founding in 1817, and its effect on the Ohlone and Miwok Indians.
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  • Discovering Mission Santa Cruz

    Sofia Nunes

    Paperback (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Glossary, Social Studies Content, Pronunciation Guide, Timelines, Activities, Full-Color Photographs
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  • Mission San Migel Arcangel

    Kathleen J Edgar, Nancy A Edgar

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Discusses Mission San Miguel Arcâangel from its founding in 1797 to the present day, including the reasons for Spanish colonization in California and the effects of colonization on the California Indians.
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  • Discovering Mission San Miguel Arcangel

    Kathleen J Edgar, Jack Connelly

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Introduces the Mission San Miguel Arcâangel, describing the building and daily operations of the Franciscan mission since its founding in 1797, and its effect on the Salinan Indians.
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  • Mission San Antonio De Padue

    Kim Serafin

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 30, 2000)
    The mission of San Antonio de Padua, located in an area called the Valley of the Oaks, was situated amongst fertile land and fresh water. The Spanish friars urged the local Salinian Indians, who were primarily hunters, to learn how to live off the land, raise animals, and tend crops. In addition to the mission details, readers will be able to focus on geographic themes such as mountain ranges, rivers, and valleys. The content provided in this book, aligned to California state standards, will provide students with a greater insight into the story of San Antonio de Padua and CaliforniaÂ’s mission system. This book is filled with excellent primary source materials and visuals, including illustrations, paintings, and maps.
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  • Discovering Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Rio Carmelo

    Sam Hamilton

    Paperback (Cavendish Square Publishing, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Social Studies Content, Glossary, Pronunciation Guide, Activities, Timelines, Full-Color Photographs
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  • Missions of the Southern Coast

    Nancy Lemke

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, June 1, 1996)
    Charts the histories of the California missions of San Diego de Alcala, San Juan Capistrano, and San Luis Rey de Francia, and briefly describes life among the Native Americans of southwestern California before the arrival of the Spaniards.
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  • Discovering Mission San Diego De Alcala

    Sam Hamilton

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Introduces the Mission San Diego de Alcalâa, describing the building and daily operations of the Franciscan mission since its founding in 1769, and its effect on the Kamia Indians.
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  • Mission San Gabriel Arcangel

    Alice B. McGinty, A. McGinty

    Hardcover (PowerKids Press, Jan. 15, 2001)
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  • Discovering Mission Santa Clara de Asis

    Sofia Nunes

    Paperback (Cavendish Square Publishing, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Timelines, Activities, Social Studies Content, Glossary, Pronunciation Guide, Full-Color Photographs
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  • Mission San Fernando Rey De Espana

    Jacqueline Ching

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, July 15, 2001)
    Discusses the founding, building, operation, closing and restoration of the Spanish mission in San Fernando and its role in California history.
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