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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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  • The Intelligent Dealership: How AI and Data Transform Automotive Retail by Smith, Todd
    The Intelligent Dealership: How AI and Data Transform Automotive Retail
    Author: Todd SmithPublisher: Gatekeeper PressPublished: 01/12/2026Pages: 296Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.61lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.69dISBN: 9781662965593About the AuthorSmith, Todd: - Todd Smith is an accomplished American entrepreneur and leader in the automotive technology sector. With over thirty years of experience, he has made significant...
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    $33.32 USD
  • Richard Scarry's Easter Cars and Trucks by Scarry, Richard
    Richard Scarry's Easter Cars and Trucks
    Join Lowly Worm, Sally Cat, and Huckle Cat as they celebrate Easter in Busytown! Silly cars and trucks zoom through this mini chunky board book which is shaped like an Easter egg! Inspired by Richard Scarry's bestselling storybooks! Lowly Worm, Huckle Cat, and all...
    $4.99 USD
    $4.99 USD
  • Monster Jam: Start Your Engines! a Magnet Book by Scholastic
    Monster Jam: Start Your Engines! a Magnet Book
    Step into the Monster Jam arena and join the competition with this Monster Jam play-along storybook! It features magnets of all your favorite trucks that stick to every page!Welcome to the most exciting motorsports event in the world: Monster Jam! Join the competition with...
    $14.99 USD
    $14.99 USD
  • Monster Jam: REV Up! a Touch-And-Feel Book by Wieczorek, Lori
    Monster Jam: REV Up! a Touch-And-Feel Book
    Get up close and personal with all of your favorite Monster Jam trucks with this touch-and-feel board book!Have you ever wondered what Sparkle Smash's mane feels like? How about Megaladon's teeth? Join the Monster Jam crew as they get ready for their latest competition...
    $10.99 USD
    $10.99 USD
  • Maintenance of Everything: Part One by Brand, Stewart
    Maintenance of Everything: Part One
    The first in-depth exploration of maintenance--and a powerful argument for its civilizational importance--from the author of How Buildings Learn and creator of the Whole Earth Catalog. Maintenance is what keeps everything going. It's what keeps life going. Yet it's also easy to shirk or...
    $40.00 USD
    $40.00 USD
  • The Pilot's Manual: Ground School: Pass the FAA Knowledge Exam and Operate as a Private or Commercial Pilot by The Pilot's Manual Editorial Team
    The Pilot's Manual: Ground School: Pass the FAA Knowledge Exam and Operate as a Private or Commercial Pilot
    This is not AI-generated content. The contents were written and verified by subject matter experts from Aviation Supplies & Academics, an 85-year-old aviation company. Look for the ASA wings to ensure you are purchasing a reliable publication. Before taking to the sky, a pilot's...
    $69.95 USD
    $69.95 USD
  • The Last Navigator: Revised Edition by Thomas, Steve
    The Last Navigator: Revised Edition
    As a young man piloting a small sailboat across the Pacific, Steve Thomas developed a fascination with ancient methods of navigation. He learned that, for thousands of years, the peoples of Oceania had sailed unerringly across the Pacific without compass or charts, guided only...
    $19.95 USD
    $19.95 USD
  • Mail Trucks by Deniston, Natalie
    Mail Trucks
    Mail trucks bring our mail! This book introduces emergent readers to this community vehicle's parts and actions on the job while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to...
    $36.23 USD
    $36.23 USD
  • Hector Fox and the Daring Flight by Sheckels, Astrid
    Hector Fox and the Daring Flight
    On a lazy summer day, Hector Fox and his friends watch a kite soar on the afternoon breeze and get a crazy idea: they also want to fly like a bird. Can the friends work together to design and build a flying machine? Can...
    $19.95 USD
    $19.95 USD
  • Busy Vehicles: Dino Rescue: Pull the Tab to Transform Dinosaurs Into Emergency Vehicles! by McLean, Danielle
    Busy Vehicles: Dino Rescue: Pull the Tab to Transform Dinosaurs Into Emergency Vehicles!
    Children ages 2-5 can watch dinosaurs transform into emergency vehicles in this mash-up novelty book. A dino tumbles from a treewith a gigantic crash.They need an ambulance right now . . .to help them in a flash. Through magical sliding transformations, see a Corythosaurus...
    $9.99 USD
    $9.99 USD
  • Buses by Deniston, Natalie
    Buses
    Buses help us get where we need to go! This book introduces emergent readers to this community vehicle's parts and actions on the job while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and...
    $36.23 USD
    $36.23 USD
  • Buses by Williams, Haley
    Buses
    Buses transport people from place to place, such as taking kids to and from school. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning about buses. As readers practice decoding words with short vowel sounds, they gain practical knowledge. Every Stairway Decodables book combines multiple...
    $22.65 USD
    $22.65 USD
  • Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Car by Dopirak, Kate
    Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Car
    A little red car beeps good night to all of his four-wheeled friends in this fresh take on the classic song, "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." Twinkle, twinkle, little car, how you love to travel far. Now it's time to go to bed. But you...
    $18.99 USD
    $18.99 USD
  • The Littlest Train by Gall, Chris
    The Littlest Train
    In this endearing story of a tiny toy train, the creator of the hit series Dinotrux now breathes life into more than a half-dozen trains that climb, haul, chug, zip, and zoom. In a small room, down a short flight of stairs, there lives...
    $17.99 USD
    $17.99 USD
  • Semis by Deniston, Natalie
    Semis
    Semis help food and goods get where they are needed! This book introduces emergent readers to this community vehicle's parts and actions on the job while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns,...
    $36.23 USD
    $36.23 USD
  • Secret Agent Mater by Lagonegro, Melissa
    Secret Agent Mater
    Based on Disney/Pixar Cars 2, this Step 2 reader starring Lightning McQueen and Mater is sure to be a hit with children ages 4 to 6. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar...
    $5.99 USD
    $5.99 USD
  • Rumble!: Ready-To-Read Ready-To-Go! by Schaefer, Lola M.
    Rumble!: Ready-To-Read Ready-To-Go!
    A rocket reaches for the stars in this charming interstellar Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read perfect for budding astronauts just starting to read! Rumble! Rumble! Rocket is in place. Can Rocket go to space? Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, this book was...
    $18.99 USD
    $18.99 USD
  • Rumble!: Ready-To-Read Ready-To-Go! by Schaefer, Lola M.
    Rumble!: Ready-To-Read Ready-To-Go!
    A rocket reaches for the stars in this charming interstellar Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read perfect for budding astronauts just starting to read! Rumble! Rumble! Rocket is in place. Can Rocket go to space? Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, this book was...
    $5.99 USD
    $5.99 USD
  • Railroaded: The Transcontinentals and the Making of Modern America by White, Richard
    Railroaded: The Transcontinentals and the Making of Modern America
    The transcontinental railroads were the first corporate behemoths. Their attempts to generate profits from proliferating debt sparked devastating economic panics. Their dependence on public largesse drew them into the corridors of power, initiating new forms of corruption. Their operations rearranged space and time, remade...
    $24.99 USD
    $24.99 USD
  • My Blue Boat: 30th Anniversary Edition by Demarest, Chris L.
    My Blue Boat: 30th Anniversary Edition
    A child journeys from her bathtub on an imaginary ocean voyage. Her blue boat sails across the bathtub, into the harbor, between the whales, under the moon and the stars--until it manages to find its way home. A simple tale and light-filled watercolors together...
    $19.98 USD
    $19.98 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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