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Funny Story by Henry, Emily
Funny Story
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ∙ A shimmering, joyful novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing in common, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry. A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2024 Named a Must-Read Book of 2024...
$31.00 USD
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The Women by Hannah, Kristin
The Women
A #1 bestseller on The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times! From the celebrated author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds comes Kristin Hannah's The Women--at once an intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time...
$30.00 USD
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Transportation

Explore the best books on transportation, featuring engaging reads on buses, trains, and cars for all ages, including top picks for preschoolers and captivating picture books. Find your next favorite transportation book at our online bookstore, showcasing bestsellers and highly recommended reads.

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  • Wheels: The Big Fun Book of Vehicles by Schamp, Tom
    Wheels: The Big Fun Book of Vehicles
    No one knows who exactly invented the wheel, but in the inventive hands of illustrator Tom Schamp young readers will have great fun learning about all the ways wheels have rolled through history. From prehistoric carts to cars of tomorrow, this big, fun book...
    $24.99 USD
    $24.99 USD
  • Vroom, Vroom, Trucks! by Katz, Karen
    Vroom, Vroom, Trucks!
    Vroom vroom! Here come the construction trucks in this new lift-the-flap book from Karen Katz featuring the cutest trucks you've ever seen. Rumble! Rumble! Here come the big trucks! Look for bulldozers, dump trucks, and more in this adventurous lift-the-flap book from Karen Katz...
    $6.99 USD
    $6.99 USD
  • Twenty Big Trucks in the Middle of the Street by Lee, Mark
    Twenty Big Trucks in the Middle of the Street
    "A lively picture book multitasking as a counting book, a truck book, and an ice-cream wish-fulfillment story." --The Horn BookIf you're a little boy on a bike, an ice-cream truck on your street is always a welcome sight. But what if the truck breaks...
    $8.99 USD
    $8.99 USD
  • Trucks by Priddy, Roger
    Trucks
    The youngest readers will love this interactive book from Roger Priddy with doors to slide and colorful trucks on every page! Introducing different concepts from colors to occupations, Slide and Find -- Trucks is full of hidden surprises and questions to encourage learning for...
    $8.99 USD
    $8.99 USD
  • Truck Board Book: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner by Crews, Donald
    Truck Board Book: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner
    A bright, classic book for truck-obsessed toddlers. This Caldecott Honor Book is from the beloved author-artist Donald Crews.In this wordless picture book, a large red trailer truck packed with tricycles moves through pages of fog, truck stops, and crowded highways. "Beautifully executed and appealing."--School...
    $9.99 USD
    $9.99 USD
  • Trim Sails the Storm by Hopkinson, Deborah
    Trim Sails the Storm
    One small kitten learns about the great big world as he set sail with his fellow shipmates, animal and human, in this historical fiction intermediate reader. Trim has learned a lot about life at sea. He understands the daily routines and the responsibilities of...
    $14.99 USD
    $14.99 USD
  • Tractor Mac New Friend by Steers, Billy
    Tractor Mac New Friend
    Tractor Mac and his friends welcome a new vehicle to Stony Meadow Farm in this heartwarming story of friendship and teamwork--part of the beloved Tractor Mac series by Billy Steers. When a new red tractor named Daisy arrives at Stony Meadow Farm, she has...
    $9.99 USD
    $9.99 USD
  • Titanic: Ship of Dreams by Scholastic
    Titanic: Ship of Dreams
    Explore every inch of the doomed Titanic in this photo- and fact-filled book featuring a tin replica Titanic porthole on the cover!A modern reference book with a tin cover resembling a porthole in the Titanic, this book encourages children to think for themselves about...
    $19.99 USD
    $19.99 USD
  • The Little Engine That Could by Piper, Watty
    The Little Engine That Could
    The special anniversary edition of The Little Engine That Could(TM) contains the entire text and original artwork. A laminated jacket, gold-stamped cloth binding, and colored endpapers complete the deluxe package. Young readers, as well as parents and grandparents, will treasure the story of the...
    $6.99 USD
    $6.99 USD
  • The Complete Book of AMC Cars: American Motors Corporation 1954-1988 by Foster, Patrick R.
    The Complete Book of AMC Cars: American Motors Corporation 1954-1988
    Get an inside look at the American automaker that rose from the decline of a once-thriving independent auto industry to put up a valiant fight against Detroit's Big Three automakers. In The Complete Book of AMC Cars: American Motors Corporation 1954-1988, authors Patrick Foster...
    $50.00 USD
    $50.00 USD
  • The Best Supercars in the World: a picture book for children about sports cars, the fastest cars in the world, book for boys 4-10 years old by Butler, Conrad K.
    The Best Supercars in the World: a picture book for children about sports cars, the fastest cars in the world, book for boys 4-10 years old
    This is the ultimate book for kids who love slick supercars: the best, the fastest, and the most beautiful! Buckle up - Inside you'll find amazing color photos (premium print) and mind-blowing facts about the best supercars in the world, which we call hypercars....
    $11.99 USD
    $11.99 USD
  • Return to Atlantis by Montgomery, R. a.
    Return to Atlantis
    Dive to the depths of the ocean in this interactive book where YOU decide what happens next! Packed with 18 possible endings! Choose Your Own Adventure books-the 4th bestselling children's series of all time-are back and as much fun as you remember. Kids and...
    $7.99 USD
    $7.99 USD
  • Racing Legends: Lewis Hamilton by Hamilton, Maurice
    Racing Legends: Lewis Hamilton
    Race through fun facts, stats and stories about your favourite drivers with F1 expert, Maurice Hamilton. Find out how Lewis Hamilton went from playing with remote-controlled cars to becoming one of the world's greatest ever RACING LEGENDS! Covering speed records and epic rivalries, as...
    $8.99 USD
    $8.99 USD
  • Proficient Motorcycling, 3rd Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Riding Well by Hough, David L.
    Proficient Motorcycling, 3rd Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Riding Well
    The book, Proficient Motorcycling, Third Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Riding Well is essential reading for all motorcyclists regardless of their years of experience. Author David L. Hough, a revered motorcycle author, columnist, and riding-safety consultant, lays out a clear course for all riders...
    $24.99 USD
    $24.99 USD
  • Practical Engine Airflow: Performance Theory and Applications by Baechtel, John
    Practical Engine Airflow: Performance Theory and Applications
    The photos in this edition are black and white. The efficient flow of air through an engine is instrumental for producing maximum power. To maximize performance, engine builders seek to understand how air flows through components and ultimately through the entire engine. Engine builders...
    $41.55 USD
    $41.55 USD
  • Pocket Genius Cars: Facts at Your Fingertips by DK
    Pocket Genius Cars: Facts at Your Fingertips
    From the factory to the road, browse through more than 170 cool cars -- from hatchbacks to hybrids -- in Pocket Genius: Cars. Trace the history of the automobile from early vintage cars to modern concept cars, limousines to coupes, and minivans to sports...
    $7.99 USD
    $7.99 USD
  • Planes (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1) by Shields, Amy
    Planes (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1)
    How cool is a supersonic jet that can zip, dip, and zoom through the air? Or a helicopter that hovers as still as a hummingbird? In this 32-page beginning reader, a real-life pilot introduces kids to the greatest planes that ever flew. Enticing photographs...
    $5.99 USD
    $5.99 USD
  • On a Sea of Glass: The Life & Loss of the RMS Titanic by Fitch, Tad
    On a Sea of Glass: The Life & Loss of the RMS Titanic
    On the night of 14/15 April 1912, a brandnew, supposedly unsinkable ship, the largest and most luxurious vessel in the world at the time, collided with an iceberg and sank on her maiden voyage. Of the 2,208 people on board, only 712 were saved....
    $47.99 USD
    $47.99 USD
  • No Malto Left Behind! by Windham, Ryder
    No Malto Left Behind!
    Transformers: EarthSpark is a kids animated series from Nickelodeon and Hasbro introducing the first Transformers bots to be born on Earth, streaming on Paramount+! Robby and Mo get themselves into trouble while Dot, Bumblebee, and their Terran siblings are out on a secret mission...
    $5.99 USD
    $5.99 USD
  • My Pickup Truck: A Touch-And-Feel Book by Burton, Jeffrey
    My Pickup Truck: A Touch-And-Feel Book
    This exciting touch-and-feel board book shows off pickup truck pride and what makes each truck unique! My pick-up truck has something no one else's does. It's got me in the back, no matter where it goes. With touch-and-feels on each spread, readers can feel...
    $10.99 USD
    $10.99 USD

Best Transportation Books on Bus, Train, and Car Travel

Transportation books are a fascinating genre that cater to a wide range of readers, from curious preschoolers to dedicated enthusiasts of buses, trains, and cars. These books not only entertain but also educate readers about various modes of transportation and their histories. This article highlights some of the best books on transportation, including picture books about transportation.

For young children, "The Little Engine That Could" by Watty Piper is a classic picture book about a brave little train. Its story of determination and positivity is paired with colorful illustrations, making it a perennial favorite among preschoolers.

"Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site" by Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld is another popular choice. This picture book takes children to a bustling construction site where different types of vehicles, including trucks and cranes, wind down for the night. Its rhythmic text and engaging illustrations captivate young readers.

For children interested in a broader view of transportation, "Things That Go" from the DK Readers series is an excellent option. This book offers a comprehensive look at various vehicles, from buses and trains to cars and airplanes, with vivid photographs and easy-to-understand text.

Older readers and adults might enjoy "The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller and the World Economy Bigger" by Marc Levinson. This book delves into the history of the shipping container and its transformative impact on global trade and transportation.

"Car: The Definitive Visual History of the Automobile" by DK is a must-read for car enthusiasts. This book provides a detailed and visually stunning history of cars, from their inception to modern designs.

For train aficionados, "The Great Railway Bazaar" by Paul Theroux offers a captivating travelogue of the author’s journey by train through Europe, the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia. Theroux's vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes bring the world of rail travel to life.

FAQ's

Q. What are some must-read transportation books for preschoolers?

A. Some must-read transportation books for preschoolers include "The Little Engine That Could" by Watty Piper and "Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site" by Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld. These picture books are engaging and educational, making them perfect for young children.

Q. Are there transportation books that cover multiple types of vehicles?

A. Yes, "Things That Go" from the DK Readers series is an excellent book that covers a wide range of vehicles, including buses, trains, cars, and airplanes. It provides vivid photographs and simple text that are easy for children to understand.

Q. Where can I find a list of the best transportation books?

A. You can find lists of the best transportation books on websites like Goodreads, Amazon, and various online bookstores. These sites offer curated lists, reader reviews, and ratings to help you choose the best books for your interests.

Q. What are some recommended transportation books for adults?

A. For adults, some recommended transportation books include "The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller and the World Economy Bigger" by Marc Levinson, "Car: The Definitive Visual History of the Automobile" by DK, and "The Great Railway Bazaar" by Paul Theroux. These books provide in-depth insights into different aspects of transportation.

Q. Can I find transportation books in digital formats?

A. Yes, many transportation books are available in digital formats. You can find e-books and audiobooks on platforms like Amazon Kindle, Audible, and Google Books. Digital formats offer the convenience of accessing books on your electronic devices anytime, anywhere.

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