The Way Downtown: Adventures in Public Transit

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Product Description In this one-of-a-kind book, the complex and fascinating world of urban public transit is explored using five different characters' journeys through the imaginary city of Zoom. From the Zanies, a family of street performers; to Agent Theodore Rybka, a spy on a very secret mission; to Robbie, a seven-year-old boy visiting the city for the first time, the characters are quirky and full of personality. On this particular morning, they are all headed downtown from different locations, but they all end up in the same place at the same time. Review ... energetic ...--Publishers Weekly... this should be a hit with the early elementary crowd, whether as curriculum support or just pure, active entertainment.--Booklist, starred reviewAn excellent source for social studies units dealing with urban transportation ...--School Library JournalKids interested in cities and transport as well as fans of Richard Scarry-like busyness will be busy with this book for many readings.--Kirkus ReviewsKids Can has published yet another jaunty children's book that is part information and part entertainment.--CM MagazineYoung city dwellers will be entertained and amused ...--Resource Links P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); About the Author Inna Gertsberg studied fine arts and graphic design, and has worked as an advertising art director and writer. Her work has been featured in numerous publications. This is her first children's book. Inna lives in Toronto, Canada.Mike Lowery has illustrated many books for children, including the The Day My Mom Came to Kindergarten and A Squiggly Story. Mike lives in Decatur, Georgia. See more