Keep young readers engaged in learning long after the bell rings with Hands-On History: Tales and Treasures of California's Missions! This treasure trove of reproducible pages includes more than a dozen projects, activities, and simulations that build on skills across the curriculum, from art and writing to science and math. In addition to a Readers' Theatre, "Betcha Can'ts" questions and problems, and Related Readings, Hands-On History: Tales and Treasures of California's Missions includes such fun and stimulating activities as Missions of California Crossword Puzzle Why Was It Built There? Mission Chain Bingo Time Travel Treasure Hunt And many more! 8-1/2" x 11" Three-hole punched 56 pages $9.95 Why Was It Built There? In Why Was It Built There? students learn about El Camino Real, geography, and map skills while choosing good locations for missions in an imaginary land. Like the padres, students must consider a variety of factors that will contribute to the success of their missions.