Mission San Buenaventura

by Amy Margaret

Book Overview

Founded in 1782, San Buenaventura was the ninth of the California missions. The Chumash Indians, the nearby tribe, was told that once they were baptized they would become neophytes and would be unable to leave the mission without permission. The Chumash were divided about their feelings towards adopting the missions lifestyle, seeing both benefits and disadvantages in strict order. The content provided in this book, aligned to California state standards,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823958884
• ISBN13: 9780823958887
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.0" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 9 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 6