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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...
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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...
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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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  • Little Taco Truck by Valentine, Tanya
    Little Taco Truck
    Dragons Love Tacos meets Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site in this irresistibly kid-friendly read-aloud about a little taco truck that is having trouble finding a place to park. Little Taco Truck serves up tasty treats to the hungry workers on Union Street . . ....
    $18.99 USD
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  • Good Night, Little Truck by Ulyeva, Elena
    Good Night, Little Truck
    Good Night, Little Truck follows Little Truck on his journey of self-discovery as he shadows his dad for a day at work. Eager to help, he quickly learns that little trucks can't do jobs like transporting fish, delivering ice cream, or hauling logs.After a...
    $9.99 USD
    $9.99 USD
  • Fly Girls: The Daring American Women Pilots Who Helped Win WWII by Pearson
    Fly Girls: The Daring American Women Pilots Who Helped Win WWII
    "A truly inspiring read." --Booklist (starred review) "A solid account of women's contributions as aviators during World War II." --Kirkus Reviews In the tradition of Hidden Figures, debut author Patricia Pearson offers a beautifully written account of the remarkable but often forgotten group of...
    $8.99 USD
    $8.99 USD
  • Everything Goes: Henry in a Jam by Biggs, Brian
    Everything Goes: Henry in a Jam
    Beep, beep! Honk, honk! Henry is stuck in traffic. But luckily, the emergency vehicles are on their way to help out--and Henry is ready for the action!Author: Brian BiggsPublisher: HarperTorchPublished: 02/21/2012Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.16lbsSize: 8.98h x 5.53w x 0.11dISBN: 9780061958182Audience: Ages 4-8Accelerated Reader:Reading...
    $5.99 USD
    $5.99 USD
  • Conspiracy at the Launch: The Virginia Mysteries Book 12 by Smith, Steven K.
    Conspiracy at the Launch: The Virginia Mysteries Book 12
    A billionaire's rocket. A dangerous truth. Three kids who know too much.When Sam, Derek, and Caitlin witness something they shouldn't at a high-stakes rocket launch at Virginia's Wallops Island Space Center, they stumble into a deadly conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of the...
    $29.32 USD
    $29.32 USD
  • Build! by Red Nose Studio
    Build!
    For all young truck lovers and fans of books like Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site! Watch a series of amazing construction vehicles--a dump truck, a bulldozer, and many others--build a building unlike any other. Then delight in the surprise ending, where young readers and listeners...
    $17.99 USD
    $17.99 USD
  • Train Driver by Bright, Phoenix
    Train Driver
    Future Me: Train Driver explores what it takes to become a train driver, from playing with toy trains, to driving a busy passenger train. Our young train driver loves building models and seeing how the parts fit together. As they grow up, we see...
    $14.99 USD
    $14.99 USD
  • The Great Train Heist: The California Smart Taxpayer Rip-Off by Coffino, Michael J.
    The Great Train Heist: The California Smart Taxpayer Rip-Off
    California's Billion-Dollar SMART Train: America's Most Expensive Transit Failure The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) train stands as one of the most catastrophic government transportation investments in U.S. history. After burning through over $1 billion in taxpayer funds, this suburban rail system carries fewer...
    $32.99 USD
    $32.99 USD
  • Start Your Engines! by Duffield, Katy S.
    Start Your Engines!
    Air horn blows, tires spin. All Frankie wants to do is WIN!Frankie the ATV loves to zoom up rocky hills and down bumpy ramps with the other four-wheelers. Today Frankie's friend Pipsqueak is racing for the first time! The off-road course is mucky, but...
    $12.99 USD
    $12.99 USD
  • Remote Pilot FAA Part 107 Study Guide in Full-Color: The Complete UAG Test Prep with Full Practice Exams & Bonus Questions by Prep, Bolton
    Remote Pilot FAA Part 107 Study Guide in Full-Color: The Complete UAG Test Prep with Full Practice Exams & Bonus Questions
    New 2026 - 2027 EditionAt Bolton Prep, we understand that the FAA Part 107 exam is the crucial first step to your career as a professional drone pilot. We also know that mastering dense regulations, complex weather reports, and intricate, color-coded airspace charts can...
    $28.73 USD
    $28.73 USD
  • National Geographic Kids Little Kids First Board Book: Space by Musgrave, Ruth A.
    National Geographic Kids Little Kids First Board Book: Space
    National Geographic spins off its best-selling Little Kids First Big Book series into engaging new board books to introduce even the littlest kids to high-quality nonfiction. These sturdy pages explore the basics of the solar system with amazing photographs, super-simple facts, and lively, age-appropriate...
    $7.99 USD
    $7.99 USD
  • Mister Norton's New Truck by Jones, Huw Lewis
    Mister Norton's New Truck
    In this humorous story for children ages 3-7, Mr. Norton finds that a bear has borrowed his bicycle and accidentally ruined the wheels. How will Mr. Norton get to work now? One Monday morning, Horace Norton finds that a bear has accidentally broken his...
    $18.99 USD
    $18.99 USD
  • Long Term Almanac 2000-2050: For the Sun and Selected Stars With Concise Sight Reduction Tables, 2nd Edition (Hardcover) by Kolbe, Geoffrey
    Long Term Almanac 2000-2050: For the Sun and Selected Stars With Concise Sight Reduction Tables, 2nd Edition (Hardcover)
    Nautical almanac data for the sun and selected stars valid until 2050, plus easy to use, concise sight reduction and altitude correction tables. Plus work forms to make the process even easier. A concise one-book solution for celestial navigation. It takes a few extra...
    $39.00 USD
    $39.00 USD
  • How to Rebuild & Modify Chevy 348/409 Engines by Carollo, John
    How to Rebuild & Modify Chevy 348/409 Engines
    The photos in this edition are black and white. Chevy's W-series 348 and later the 409 became legends on the street, and in particular the 409 also became a legend on the track. In the early 1960s, these engines powered a variety of GM...
    $38.35 USD
    $38.35 USD
  • Garbage Truck to the Rescue! by Clever Publishing
    Garbage Truck to the Rescue!
    Discover the daily adventures of Garbage Truck in this delightful board book! Join three curious rabbits as they learn about community heroes, realizing the importance of Garbage Truck's role in keeping their neighborhood clean. With vibrant illustrations and a heartwarming story, children will appreciate...
    $9.99 USD
    $9.99 USD
  • Formula Fast: Your Ultimate Guide to Formula One Racing! by Ralphs, Matt
    Formula Fast: Your Ultimate Guide to Formula One Racing!
    The ultimate illustrated guide to Formula One racing, the world's fastest sport: from superhuman drivers to legendary tracks to cutting-edge cars.Packed with facts, stats, and impactful illustrations, this ultimate guide to Formula One answers all the questions car-obsessed kids want to know: How do...
    $19.95 USD
    $19.95 USD
  • DK Super Readers Level 3 Titanic by Dk
    DK Super Readers Level 3 Titanic
    Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a family's journey on board the Titanic with this fact-filled nonfiction reader--carefully leveled to help children progress. Will and Lucy Tate and their family set sail for America. But they are on...
    $4.99 USD
    $4.99 USD
  • Construction Vehicles For Kids The Ultimate Heavy Equipment Book: 50 Building Site Diggers, Trucks, Tractors, Dump Trucks, Cranes, Excavators, Bulldoz by Wilson, Sarah
    Construction Vehicles For Kids The Ultimate Heavy Equipment Book: 50 Building Site Diggers, Trucks, Tractors, Dump Trucks, Cranes, Excavators, Bulldoz
    Embark on a riveting journey into the world of construction with 'Construction Vehicles for Kids.' This visually stunning book invites readers to explore the incredible machines that shape our environment.Featuring vibrant photos, the book showcases towering cranes, powerful bulldozers, and agile excavators in action....
    $33.32 USD
    $33.32 USD
  • ABC, What Do You See? Rolling Along Route 66 by Murray, Annette La Fortune
    ABC, What Do You See? Rolling Along Route 66
    ABC, What Do You See? Rolling Along Route 66 takes readers on a journey down America's historic highway, giving them a glimpse of the unique experiences Route 66 has to offer. From ART in canyons to ZIGZAGGING TIME ZONES, this book is packed with...
    $22.99 USD
    $22.99 USD
  • Working Boats: Salmon Troller (Board Book): A Look-Inside Book by Crestodina, Tom
    Working Boats: Salmon Troller (Board Book): A Look-Inside Book
    Look inside an amazing salmon troller in this board book shaped like a boat! This richly illustrated die-cut board book, inspired by the bestselling picture book Working Boats, explores a day in the life of a working boat: Plucky the Salmon Troller! Page by...
    $11.99 USD
    $11.99 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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