Perritano, John creator text cb New York Children's Press 2010 monographic eng

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48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm . Beginning with a pithy account that delves into the conquer-and-cash-in strategy of Spanish exploration, it then nicely outlines what missions are (essentially small villages), who built them (priests and soldiers), and why they were built (to convert the natives and control the land). With an evenhanded tone, Perritano also touches on important Spanish priests (both admirable and despicable), Native revolts, and various missions in what is now Mexico and the southwestern U.S. The colorful, amply illustrated design makes for an accessible read - review by Ian Chipman, Booklist. Ages 8-12. Z 950 Lexile Z Raz-Plus by John Perritano Mission, Spanish- Southwest, New- History Juvenile literature Spaniards- Southwest , New- History Juvenile literature HE6375.P476 266.279 9780531212387 FISKH 241129 20241129151333.0 5384 eng