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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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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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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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  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (2025): Faa-H-8083-25c by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
    Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (2025): Faa-H-8083-25c
    Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. has been the industry's trusted source for official FAA publications for over 80 years. Look for the ASA wings to ensure you're purchasing the latest authentic FAA release. This handbook FAA-H-8083-25C is current in 2025. Providing basic knowledge essential...
    $32.95 USD
    $32.95 USD
  • Peek-A Who? Boxed Set: (Children's Animal Books, Board Books for Kids) by Laden, Nina
    Peek-A Who? Boxed Set: (Children's Animal Books, Board Books for Kids)
    Loved by millions of children, these classic peekaboo books are now gathered together in a boxed set that's ideal for gift giving--and for giving story time an extra dose of fun! Showcasing animals, vehicles, and more, each book in this wildly popular series features...
    $19.99 USD
    $19.99 USD
  • Otis by Long, Loren
    Otis
    Watch Get Rolling with Otis on Apple TV! From Loren Long, the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Change Sings by Amanda Gorman, comes Otis the tractor! A sweet and endearing story of friendship. Otis is a special tractor. He loves his farm and...
    $19.99 USD
    $19.99 USD
  • Old Racers, New Racers (Disney/Pixar Cars 3) by Tillworth, Mary
    Old Racers, New Racers (Disney/Pixar Cars 3)
    A Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader based on Disney/Pixar Cars 3! Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game,...
    $5.99 USD
    $5.99 USD
  • Old MacDonald Had a Truck: (Preschool Read Aloud Books, Books for Kids, Kids Construction Books) by Goetz, Steve
    Old MacDonald Had a Truck: (Preschool Read Aloud Books, Books for Kids, Kids Construction Books)
    "A new twist on a classic story and song, this book is just pure fun." -- School Library Journal Old MacDonald has some new friends on the farm: Old MacDonald had a farm E-I-E-I-O. And on that farm he had a...TRUCK?! With a DIG...
    $16.99 USD
    $16.99 USD
  • Mighty Monster Machines (Blaze and the Monster Machines) by Golden Books
    Mighty Monster Machines (Blaze and the Monster Machines)
    Blaze and the Monster Machines is Nickelodeon's new animated action-adventure series! It stars Blaze, a problem-solving truck that can transform into multiple machines, and his best friend and driver, AJ. This action-packed Little Golden Book is sure to thrill boys ages 2 to 5.Author:...
    $5.99 USD
    $5.99 USD
  • Mail Truck's Busy Day by Peyton, Traci Todd
    Mail Truck's Busy Day
    It's a busy, busy day for the mail truck. There are lots of cards and packages to deliver to people along the route. A dog gets a brand-new bone, the farmer and his cow receive a sack of grain, and newborn twin boys get...
    $10.95 USD
    $10.95 USD
  • Low-Wing Aircraft Visualized Flight Maneuvers Manual: For Pilots in Training by ASA Test Prep Board
    Low-Wing Aircraft Visualized Flight Maneuvers Manual: For Pilots in Training
    This comprehensive maneuvers manual is an excellent visual aid for instructors and pilots in training, covering all the flight maneuvers required for Private, Sport, Commercial, and Flight Instructor certification. Each maneuver is depicted in detail according to the type of aircraft in which the...
    $24.95 USD
    $24.95 USD
  • Let's Go, Wheels on the Bus! (Spin Me!) by Scholastic
    Let's Go, Wheels on the Bus! (Spin Me!)
    Hop on the school bus and travel all through the town, in this fun board book with two spinning wheels!Toddlers will love spinning the oversized, chunky cardboard wheels on every page while they sing along to their favorite song, "The Wheels on the Bus!"...
    $8.99 USD
    $8.99 USD
  • Let's Go, Stinky Trucks! (Spin Me!) by Scholastic
    Let's Go, Stinky Trucks! (Spin Me!)
    Little ones will learn about six different stinky trucks in this fun rhyming read-aloud book with two spinning wheels!Make way for a garbage truck, recycling truck, farm truck, dump truck, and pickup truck as they handle the dirtiest jobs around town!In this innovative Let's...
    $8.99 USD
    $8.99 USD
  • Killed by a Traffic Engineer: Shattering the Delusion That Science Underlies Our Transportation System by Marshall, Wes
    Killed by a Traffic Engineer: Shattering the Delusion That Science Underlies Our Transportation System
    In the US we are nearing four million road deaths since we began counting them in 1899. The numbers are getting worse in recent years, yet we continue to accept these deaths as part of doing business. There has been no examination of why...
    $57.00 USD
    $57.00 USD
  • Katy and the Big Snow: A Winter and Holiday Book for Kids by Burton, Virginia Lee
    Katy and the Big Snow: A Winter and Holiday Book for Kids
    Katy, a brave and untiring tractor, who pushes a bulldozer in the summer and a snowplow in the winter, makes it possible for the townspeople to do their jobs.Author: Virginia Lee BurtonPublisher: Clarion BooksPublished: 08/31/1973Pages: 40Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 8.80h x 10.00w x 0.50dISBN:...
    $18.99 USD
    $18.99 USD
  • I Fuel: How Energy Powers Our Busy World by Schmitt, Kelly Rice
    I Fuel: How Energy Powers Our Busy World
    We're mighty fuel--ready to power the world! From lightbulbs and stoves to cars and planes, many things around us need fuel to work. Where does that fuel come from?Follow oil on its journey from the time of the dinosaurs to the bottom of the...
    $19.99 USD
    $19.99 USD
  • How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain by Goodman, Peter S.
    How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain
    By the New York Times's Global Economics Correspondent, an extraordinary journey to understand the worldwide supply chain--exposing both the fascinating pathways of manufacturing and transportation that bring products to your doorstep, and the ruthless business logic that has left local communities at the mercy...
    $30.00 USD
    $30.00 USD
  • Hide-And-Seek at the Construction Site: A Hidden Pictures Lift-The-Flap Board Book, Interactive Seek-And-Find Construction Truck Book for Toddlers and by Highlights
    Hide-And-Seek at the Construction Site: A Hidden Pictures Lift-The-Flap Board Book, Interactive Seek-And-Find Construction Truck Book for Toddlers and
    40 Highlights Hidden Pictures puzzles await kids in this engaging interactive story about work on a construction site. An oversized seek-and-find book with 40 flaps to lift and explore, it's a perfect gift for children who are fascinated by big machines and construction games....
    $12.99 USD
    $12.99 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
  • First 100 Trucks and Things That Go Lift-The-Flap: Over 50 Fun Flaps to Lift and Learn by Priddy, Roger
    First 100 Trucks and Things That Go Lift-The-Flap: Over 50 Fun Flaps to Lift and Learn
    From trucks to trains to taxis, your little learner will love to discover the terrific trucks and things that go inside this lift-the-flap board book. With things-that-go photographs to look at and names to learn, there are also more than 50 fun flaps to...
    $10.99 USD
    $10.99 USD
  • Farm Tractor by DK
    Farm Tractor
    This tractor-shaped board book on wheels is ready to drive around the farm! With a different type of tractor to learn about on each page and real wheels that spin, this is the perfect children's book for little ones who love things that go....
    $8.99 USD
    $8.99 USD
  • Eyewitness World War II by DK
    Eyewitness World War II
    Become an eyewitness to the terrifying global conflict that reshaped the world - from the Blitz to the atomic bomb.In collaboration with the Imperial War Museum, go back in time and experience history with this picture-led guide to the Second World War. This book...
    $16.99 USD
    $16.99 USD
  • Elbow Grease vs. Motozilla by Cena, John
    Elbow Grease vs. Motozilla
    Superstar entertainer John Cena's second picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series features a high-octane story--starring the truck who never gives up, Elbow Grease! Elbow Grease may be little but he's got grit and gumption to spare--and he's back! It's time...
    $18.99 USD
    $18.99 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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