Living in Suburban Communities

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Communities

  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 2
  • Reading Level: Grade 1

An introduction to the common characteristics of a suburban community.

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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 2
Reading Level Grade 1
Genre Social Studies
Copyright 2008
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand First Step Nonfiction
Imprint LernerClassroom, Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2008-01-01
Reading Counts! Level 2.4
Reading Counts! Points 1.0
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF031000, JNF024120
Dewey 307.74
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 6.125 x 7
Lexile 560
Guided Reading Level I
Features Fast facts, Glossary words bolded within text, Index, Photo glossary, Reviewed, and Teaching Guides

Author: Kristin Sterling

Kristin Sterling is an elementary teacher who loves to write books for children. She has written several nonfiction books for Lerner Publishing Group, including books in the What's the Weather Like? and Colors Everywhere series. Kristin lives in Lino Lakes, Minnesota, with her sweet husband and two mischievous cats.

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First Step Nonfiction — Communities

Introduce young readers to the types of communities around them. Colorful photographs support the simple text and illustrate the similarities and differences of living in urban, suburban, and rural communities. These books support key curriculum standards for the primary grades. View available downloads →

Reviews

The Horn Book Guide

“These books provide very simple introductions to life in cities and suburbs.”
The Horn Book Guide

Library Media Connection

“These titles are well done and provide a good first look at different kinds of communities that children may encounter.”
Library Media Connection