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Kin: Oprah's Book Club by Jones, Tayari
Kin: Oprah's Book Club
A magnificent new novel from the bestselling, award-winning author of An American Marriage--Tayari Jones has written an unforgettable novel that sparkles with wit and intelligence and deep feeling about two lifelong friends whose worlds converge after many years apart in the face of a...
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Ironwood: A Catalina Novel by Connelly, Michael
Ironwood: A Catalina Novel
Sworn to protect a scenic island meant to be far from the evils of the mainland, Detective Sergeant Stilwell can feel danger closing in. Detective Sergeant Stilwell knows that his posting on Catalina Island is no paradise, but to most residents, it seems blissfully...
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Judge Stone
Academy Award winning actress Viola Davis and the world's #1 bestselling author James Patterson's Judge Stone "delivers first-class courtroom drama, small-town excitement, and strong characters all wrapped in a moral dilemma. Tense, readable, and relevant." (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) "Talk about a power combo!...
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Transcendence for Beginners: Life Writing and Philosophy by Carlisle, Clare
Transcendence for Beginners: Life Writing and Philosophy
A lyrical work of philosophy that draws from the work of Spinoza, George Eliot, biographers, memoirists, and more to examine how wisdom and goodness are transmitted by individual human lives. Transcendence for Beginners is an innovative book about philosophy and life writing, exploring how...
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Yesteryear: A GMA Book Club Pick by Burke, Caro Claire
Yesteryear: A GMA Book Club Pick
A traditional American woman, a beautiful wife and mother who sells her pioneer lifestyle of raw milk and farm-fresh eggs to her millions of social media followers, suddenly awakens cold, filthy, and terrified in the brutal reality of 1855--where she must unravel whether this...
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Yesteryear: A GMA Book Club Pick by Burke, Caro Claire
Yesteryear: A GMA Book Club Pick
A traditional American woman, a beautiful wife and mother who sells her pioneer lifestyle of raw milk and farm-fresh eggs to her millions of social media followers, suddenly awakens cold, filthy, and terrified in the brutal reality of 1805--where she must unravel whether this...
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  • Carmageddon: How Cars Make Life Worse and What to Do about It by Knowles, Daniel
    Carmageddon: How Cars Make Life Worse and What to Do about It
    A high-octane polemic against cars--which are ruining the world, while making us unhappy and unhealthy--from a talented young writer at the Economist. "Briskly written, well researched, and with a knack for landing the significant statistic right after the crisply summarized argument." --The New Yorker...
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  • Awesome Ambulances by Mitton, Tony
    Awesome Ambulances
    Turn on the siren and zoom down the streets with some animal paramedics in this cheerful picture book all about ambulances. Lively wordplay, vibrant art, plus a visual dictionary, make this title a must-have for bookshelves everywhere. This book is filled with humorous rhyming...
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  • Away in My Airplane by Brown, Margaret Wise
    Away in My Airplane
    Fun and playful story by Margaret Wise Brown, best-selling author of the children's classics Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny. Riding along in my airplane, Over the clouds and through the rain... See the birds way up high and the people down below in this...
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  • American Small Sailing Craft: Their Design, Development and Construction by Chapelle, Howard I.
    American Small Sailing Craft: Their Design, Development and Construction
    American Small Sailing Craft (originally published 1951) is considered the classic among small-boat builders and historians. In it Chapelle has documented many fast-vanishing working boats, making this the authoritative history of a passing maritime fleet.Author: Howard I. ChapellePublisher: W. W. Norton & CompanyPublished: 12/01/1951Pages:...
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  • Airman's Odyssey by de Saint-Exupéry, Antoine
    Airman's Odyssey
    Three classic adventure stories, reminders of both the romance and the reality of the pioneer era of aviation: Night Flight; Wind, Sand and Stars; and Flight to Arras. Introduction by Richard Bach. Translated by Lewis Galantière and Stuart Gilbert.Author: Antoine de Saint-ExupéryPublisher: Mariner Books...
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  • Welcome to the Nighttime Train by Fitzgerald, Louise
    Welcome to the Nighttime Train
    All aboard! Get ready for a magical bedtime ride in this soothing story that helps children settle down to sleep. Join adorable baby animals as they take a magical bedtime journey on the Nighttime Train, stopping at some special places along the way. In...
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  • Tractor Mac Family Reunion by Steers, Billy
    Tractor Mac Family Reunion
    Tractor Mac loves that he is the only tractor in his farm family. Then one day, his friend Iron Dave the train brings him to a tractor dealership and shows him a whole lot full of big red tractors that look just like him....
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  • The Wheels on the Bus at Christmas by Kieley, Sarah
    The Wheels on the Bus at Christmas
    The favorite children's song "The Wheels on the Bus" gets a Christmas twist! Let's ride the bus on Christmas Eve! Who will we find inside? Grab a ticket and hop aboard the most Christmas-y bus ride ever! Families will love creating a new Christmas...
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  • Subway: The Curiosities, Secrets, and Unofficial History of the New York City Transit System by Morris, John E.
    Subway: The Curiosities, Secrets, and Unofficial History of the New York City Transit System
    This dynamic visual history of the world's largest transit system -- in all its intriguing, colorful, and even seedy glory -- is packed with fascinating facts and hundreds of compelling photographs.When the first New York subway line opened in 1904, it was the most...
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  • Speed, Style, and Beauty: Cars from the Ralph Lauren Collection by Kimes, Beverly Rae
    Speed, Style, and Beauty: Cars from the Ralph Lauren Collection
    A perennial favorite returns to print in this sumptuous volume celebrating six decades of automotive design genius, from Bugatti to Bentley, Alfa Romeo to Aston Martin, Mercedes to McLarenBugatti and Bentley, Alfa and Aston, Mercedes and McLaren--these are not merely cars, they are some...
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  • Sky High!: A Soaring History of Aviation by Ambrozewski, Jacek
    Sky High!: A Soaring History of Aviation
    Sky High! introduces you to a whole ensemble of scientists, inventors, and builders: those from the distant past, such as Leonardo da Vinci and the Montgolfier brothers; those closer to the present, such as the Wright brothers or Otto Lilienthal; and current innovators, who...
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  • Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea by Kinder, Gary
    Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea
    Originally published in 1998 and a best seller in its hardcover and paperback publications, Gary Kinder's Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea tells the story of the sinking of the SS Central America, a side-wheel steamer carrying nearly six hundred passengers returning...
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  • Rus and Moose by Wang, Chuchu
    Rus and Moose
    What begins as a scary almost-accident turns into a road-trip adventure, and then a lasting friendship between a truck driver and the moose who joins him for a ride.Moose has never left his home in the Maine woods, but when he meets Rus, a...
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  • Paper Airplane Kit: Build an Awesome Aircraft Fleet! by Publications International Ltd
    Paper Airplane Kit: Build an Awesome Aircraft Fleet!
    Choose, fold, customize, and fly your own one-of-a-kind paper airplanes. Modify them to make them fly just how you want! Colorful paper sheets with unique designs to make 100 paper airplanes. 19 different airplane models, each with its own distinctive flying style and shape....
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  • On Noah's Ark by Brett, Jan
    On Noah's Ark
    Now, the very youngest readers can enjoy this classic tale in a beautiful board book version, bursting with the colorful animals and playful storytelling for which Jan Brett is beloved by millions of readers. Jan's imagining of the story of Noah through the eyes...
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  • Little Monster Trucks Go! by Cenko, Doug
    Little Monster Trucks Go!
    Little monster trucks are met with challenge after challenge and must find a way to stay on the road and finish the race! Will they all make it, and who will win?Author: Doug CenkoPublisher: Blue Manatee PressPublished: 05/12/2020Pages: 32Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 9.30h x...
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  • John Denver's Take Me Home, Country Roads by Denver, John
    John Denver's Take Me Home, Country Roads
    Take Me Home, Country Roads, a book following the lyrics of John Denver's first hit song, is a great teaching tool for young readers about family and appreciation for the natural world around us.This brilliant picture book adaptation of John Denver's first hit song...
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  • If You Want to Win, You've Got to Fight: A Guide to Effective Transportation Advocacy by Lavin, Carter
    If You Want to Win, You've Got to Fight: A Guide to Effective Transportation Advocacy
    Your transit and street safety dreams are within your reach. While challenging our dangerous car-centric systems can feel daunting, you can win, and this book is here to help. In If You Want to Win, You've Got to Fight, transportation activist and advocacy consultant...
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  • Great Big Diggers (with Great Big Flaps) by Beecham, Alice
    Great Big Diggers (with Great Big Flaps)
    Lift the flaps to animate these heavy-lifting machines. Find out how deep a backhoe loader can dig, discover the incredible size of a dragline excavator, help a crane ship raise a shipwreck, and more. There's lots to find out about all kinds of diggers...
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  • Dot Markers Activity Book: Trucks, Cars, and Other Vehicles by Happy Kids Press
    Dot Markers Activity Book: Trucks, Cars, and Other Vehicles
    Get Ready for a Colorful Ride with Trucks, Cars, and More!Introduce your child to the exciting world of vehicles with the Dot Markers Activity Book: Trucks, Cars, and Other Vehicles! This engaging activity book is perfect for young artists, offering a fun and educational...
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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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