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English
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In 1769, Father Junipero Serra arrived in California and began his journey northward, founding a chain of missions. The history of each mission is told in chronological order illustrated with photographs of the missions today and prints showing them as originally constructed.
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English
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Ranchero days began with the missions and ended when California became part of the U.S., but their story is among the most picturesque of western settlement, as each was a self-sufficient world of its own. Includes a guide, location, age, present use, builder, and a fact or two about each ranchero.
11) The Tongva
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Publisher
PowerKids Press, an imprint of the Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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Description
The ancient Tongva people lived in the area that is now known as the city of Los Angeles. This book provides readers with a fascinating look into the culture and traditions of the Tongva. Primary sources make this a great resource for learning about the history of these American Indians of California. Students will learn about the religion and social structure of the Tongva, their interactions with Europeans, and the struggles they face today. Important...
13) Gabrielino
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Series
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ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
©2004.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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An introduction to the history, social life and customs, and present status of the Gabrielino Indians, a tribe whose homelands centered in present day Southern California and included several offshore islands.
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Publisher
Boy Scouts of America
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
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The Webelos Handbook includes the adventures boys must complete to earn the Webelos and Arrow of Light badges. Webelos Scouts will complete five required adventures, and they will choose two of the 18 shared elective adventures in the handbook. Scouts working toward the Arrow of Light rank will complete four required adventures and three elective adventures.
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Publisher
Boy Scouts of America
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
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The Wolf Handbook includes the adventures boys must complete to earn the Wold badge. Wolf Scouts will complete siz required adventures and they will choose one of the 13 elective adventures in the handbook. Together with their den they can take a hike, do a community project, grow a garden, dig for dinosaurs, start a collection, or try solving secret codes. They can also learn about some of the many other awards Cub Scouts can earn.
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