Traces the history of the San Luis Obispo de Tolosa mission in California from its founding through the late twentieth century, discussing its location, buildings, secularization, and restoration.

A nonsense rhyme introduces children to familiar bugs. Includes a fun facts sections.

Explains the phases of the moon--the changes that seem to happen to it as it goes around Earth.

Before going to sleep, a little rabbit says goodnight to many different things. In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room--to the picture of the three little bears sitting in chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one--he says goodnight. In this classic of modern children's literature, beloved...

Charts the histories of the California missions of San Antonio de Padua, San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, Nuestra Senora de la Soledad, and San Miguel Archangel, and briefly describes the life of the inland valley Indian tribes, many of whom were Salinan, before the arrival of the Spaniards.

Discusses the requirements for becoming an astronaut.

A counting book featuring animals with different numbers of feet.

Describes how pumpkins come in different shapes and sizes, how they grow, and their traditional uses and cultural significance. Includes instructions for carving a pumpkin and drying the seeds.

A basic examination of how volcanoes are formed.

The author recalls his childhood in the mountains and valleys of California with his farmworker parents who inspired him with poetry and song.