Download or read book Mission San Antonio de Padua written by Kim Serafin and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2003-12-15 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mission of San Antonio de Padua, located in an area called the Valley of the Oaks, was situated amongst fertile land and fresh water. The Spanish friars urged the local Salinian Indians, who were primarily hunters, to learn how to live off the land, raise animals, and tend crops. In addition to the mission details, readers will be able to focus on geographic themes such as mountain ranges, rivers, and valleys. The content provided in this book, aligned to California state standards, will provide students with a greater insight into the story of San Antonio de Padua and California’s mission system. This book is filled with excellent primary source materials and visuals, including illustrations, paintings, and maps.