California's missions from A to Z
By: by Matt Weber
Publisher: 121 Publications; Distributed by Small Press United
Published: 2010
Place of publication: [S.l.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 60
ISBN-13: 9780984193196
Subjects: Missions; Church architecture; Religious architecture; Alphabet; Juvenile literature; English language; History
Description: Twenty-six historical and architectural features shared by the famous California missions are detailed in an alphabetic format in this perfect learning tool. Using color photographs, an introductory rhyme, and a factual paragraph, each letter thoroughly covers a mission topic, such as A for arches, B for bells, and C for crosses. Comprehensive and easy to understand, the book is ideal for students, teachers, California history buffs, and mission visitors.
Notes: Subtitle on cover: An A to Z exploration of the history and architectural features of California's missions.

Age level: 7 and up.

Grade level: 2 and up.
Table of contents: title: Arches; title: Bells; title: Crosses; title: San Diego; title: El Camino Real; title: Fountains; title: Gardens; title: Hides; title: Independence; title: Junipero Serra; title: Kitchens; title: Lavanderia; title: Monterey; title: Native Americans; title: Oranges/Olives; title: Padres; title: Quadrangle; title: Rivers; title: Saints; title: Tiles; title: Upper; title: Vaqueros; title: Walking; title: Explorers; title: Yerba Buena; title: Zia.