Books with title Traffic

Austin loves to ride the train. In his mind, he designs trains of the future. Imagine the boy's surprise when he discovers Alberto, a victim of human trafficking, hiding in the cabana behind his home in Merryvale Park. Alberto has just escaped from a hidden compartment in a private railroad car. While keeping Alberto's existence a secret from his mother, Austin must feed and take care of Alberto. It's a big responsibility. Austin and his friend Bertram are on the hunt for the owner of the private railroad car that transports human beings throughout the California countryside. These "esclavos" will be forced to labor in the agricultural fields of the central valley. You will meet Dabney Dinkerlaker, an evil billionaire who made his fortune stealing computer software. Dabney enjoys buying and selling people. This exciting adventure is both a traditional ride on the rails and a journey through what is possible via the electronic communications of today and tomorrow.

Beep, beep! It's very busy in town! With fast motorcycles and busy buses, there's plenty to see and do in town today! The bright, bold illustrations and simple text are accompanied by shaped board pages making this a perfect book to share with little ones. And with a "Beep, beep!" sound-chip to press on every spread, little readers will love joining in with all the fun in town again and again!

Babs and her kitten are crossing the road and all traffic comes to a halt! Fire trucks can't get through, the school bus, much to the delight of its passengers, is stopped dead, commuters are late for their trains, groceries are spoiling, and everyone is fuming. All the people stuck in cars, trucks, buses, and on motorcycles have something to say about the long delay. Unfold the special pages and see just how big and tiresome a traffic jam can be. Fold the pages back and the cars, trucks, and buses are on their way again. This clever book is filled with bright colors, silly characters, and cute, curious kittens and delightful details to pour over again and again. Kids will be happy to sit still for this traffic jam!

Sixteen-year-old Tom LeFave is trying to hold his world together. His family's marina is struggling. His dad is full of secrets. And the quarterback of the football team hates his guts. When a huge yacht docks at Tom's marina, things look brighter, especially when he meets Kat, the daughter of the boat's owner. Kat and Tom share a love of rum-running history. It's not long, however, before Tom starts to realize there's something more than history happening on the river. And if Tom can't figure it out in time, he just might be history too.

Turkey traffic is a story about courage in the face of fear, about being fierce and strong even when you want to give up. It’s about persevering and overcoming the adversities life can throw at us. It’s about cancer, a disease that affects people of all ages and walks of life. Kim tells the story of her mother’s cancer journey through her personal perspective and that of The Three Amigos, a turkey trio that made the journey a comedic and hopeful experience.