La Misión de Santa Cruz - Book

Learn about the rich history of Mission Santa Cruz: how it started, the people who ran it, the indigenous population, and its legacy today.

La Misión de Santa Cruz is part of Cavendish Square's Las misiones de California series, a Spanish-language series on California's missions written for students. Written by Sofia Nunes and published in 2016, the 8 x 10 inch book traces how Mission Santa Cruz began, who ran it, the lives of the native people there and what remains today. Glossary, pronunciation guide, timelines and activities support classroom projects. Its reading level is grade 4, with interest level grades 4 to 7 (ages 9 to 12).