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Books in Missions of California series

  • Discovering Mission Santa Cruz

    Sofia Nunes

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Explores the history of the Mission Santa Cruz, including its founding, the friars' interactions with local natives, daily life at the mission, its eventual secularization, and the mission today.
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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 Luis Rey De Francia

    Jennifer Quasha

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Feb. 1, 2014)
    Mission San Luis Rey de Francia was founded in 1798. The largest of the 21 California missions, it is nicknamed the King of the Missions. By 1811, the mission population has grown so large that a bigger church was needed. There were also many buildings outside of the mission quadrangle, including storehouses, soldersÂ’ barracks, mills, tanneries, workshops, and many of the localsÂ’ homes. The content provided in this book, aligned to California state standards, will provide students with a greater insight into the story of San Luis Rey de Francia 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 Francisco Solano

    Oscar Cantillo

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Introduces the Mission San Francisco Solano, describing the building and daily operations of the Franciscan mission since founding in 1823, and its effect on the Miwok and Pomo Indians.
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  • Discovering Mission San Luis Obispo De Tolosa

    Jeannette Buckley

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Introduces the Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, describing the building and daily operations of the Franciscan mission since its founding in 1772, and its effect on the Chumash Indians.
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  • Discovering Mission San Gabriel Arcangel

    Madeline Stevens

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Explores the history of the Mission San Gabriel Arcâangel, including its founding, the friars' interactions with local natives, daily life at the mission, its eventual secularization, and the mission today.
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  • Missions of the Los Angeles Area

    Dianne MacMillan

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, March 1, 1996)
    Charts the histories of the missions of San Gabriel Arcangel, San Buenaventura, and San Fernando Rey de Espana, and briefly describes life among the Tongva (Gabrielino) and Chumash Indians before the arrival of the Spaniards.
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  • Discovering Mission San Juan Capistrano

    Jeannette Buckley

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Introduces the Mission San Juan Capistrano, describing the building and daily operations of the Franciscan mission since its founding in 1775, and its effect on the Acjachemen Indians.
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  • Discovering Mission San Francisco De Asis

    Oscar Cantillo

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Introduces the Mission of San Francisco de Asâis, discussing the mission's work since its founding in 1776 to the present day, including the effects of colonization on the Ohlone Indians.
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  • 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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