A Suburb

by Peter Roop, Connie Roop

Describes the housing, schools, transportation, recreational opportunities, shopping, and other aspects of life in the suburbs, using Rancho Bernardo, California, as an example

32 pages, Library Binding

First published August 1, 1998

About the author

Peter Roop is an award-winning author and educator who has written over one hundred children’s books including biographies, novels, humor, picture books, and science books. Seven of his books are Reading Rainbow books, including the Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie. In 2013, the Wisconsin Library Association recognized Peter and his wife, Connie Roop, as Notable Wisconsin Authors for their body of work, and Peter has been named a Wisconsin State Teacher of the Year. The Roops live in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Reviews

[Mekia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book that talked about what a suburb is, and different places and jobs in the suburbs (homes, banks and money, schools, the library, etc.) It also gave real-life pictures for the different places in the suburbs.