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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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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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  • Drive (a Graphic Novel) by Copeland, Cynthia L.
    Drive (a Graphic Novel)
    "An inspirational, information-packed tale inspired by a real feminist trailblazer." --Kirkus START YOUR ENGINES! In 1964, Janet Guthrie is on her way to becoming one of the most successful female race car drivers in history--the first ever to qualify for and race in the...
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  • Dino Dig (a Rubble & Crew Water Wonder Storybook) by Scholastic
    Dino Dig (a Rubble & Crew Water Wonder Storybook)
    Help Rubble & Crew bow-wow build in this interactive storybook! Use the water pen to reveal images on every page.Rubble and his crew of construction pups find dinosaur bones in a park -- and then build a museum in town to share the dinosaurs...
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  • Bulldozer Goes to School by Broach, Elise
    Bulldozer Goes to School
    Bulldozer is nervous about his new school year and worried he won't fit in. His friend Millie tries to reassure him, but Bulldozer isn't convinced...especially when he gets to his classroom and things start going wrong. But just when he's sure his day couldn't...
    $6.99 USD
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  • Brain Games - Sticker by Letter: To the Rescue by Publications International Ltd
    Brain Games - Sticker by Letter: To the Rescue
    Lights! Sirens! Make way for these rescue vehicles in this new Sticker by Letter book! Features 10 images to sticker, including a police helicopter, ambulance, air tanker, coastguard board, police car, tow truck, and fire truck! Each image contains a fact about a type...
    $10.98 USD
    $10.98 USD
  • A Man & His Car: Iconic Cars and Stories from the Men Who Love Them by Hranek, Matt
    A Man & His Car: Iconic Cars and Stories from the Men Who Love Them
    A Robb Report Best Coffee Table Book to Gift in 2020 A Sports Car News and InsideHook Best Coffee Table Book for Car Lovers Celebrate That Special Bond Between Men and Cars, and the Stories That Connect Them Discover actor and director Ed Burns...
    $45.00 USD
    $45.00 USD
  • All Aboard! More National Parks: A Wildlife Primer by Meyers, Haily
    All Aboard! More National Parks: A Wildlife Primer
    Climb on the train and explore nine more national parks in the All Aboard! series, and be sure to spot the wildlife living there.Turn story time into an adventure while traveling through nine more national parks in All Aboard! More National Parks by Lucy...
    $11.99 USD
    $11.99 USD
  • All Aboard! Great Lakes by Meyers, Haily
    All Aboard! Great Lakes
    Learn all about the Great Lakes region with the newest adorable All Aboard book.Hop on board and explore the amazing Great Lakes, Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario, and interesting places along the way such as Niagara Falls, Mackinac Island, Cave Point, and Chicago....
    $11.99 USD
    $11.99 USD
  • World of Reading: Pupstruction: Meet the Pups by Higginson, Sheila Sweeny
    World of Reading: Pupstruction: Meet the Pups
    Phinny, Tank, Luna, and Roxy love barking, burying bones, and most of all...building. This first-ever all-canine construction crew team together to use their construction skills to solve problems and help others in this simple story for beginning readers, based on Disney Junior's adorable series...
    $5.99 USD
    $5.99 USD
  • Where's the Train?: (An Interactive, Sensory Lift-The-Flap Book with Felt Flaps and a Mirror for Babies & Toddlers. Friendly Vehicles Include a Street by Arrhenius, Ingela P.
    Where's the Train?: (An Interactive, Sensory Lift-The-Flap Book with Felt Flaps and a Mirror for Babies & Toddlers. Friendly Vehicles Include a Street
    Part of Ingela Arrhenius's best-selling felt flap series, which has sold over 2 million copies. Perfect for babies and toddlers! Five beautifully illustrated spreads show a series of vehicles that include a streetcar, a ferry, a bus, and a train all hiding behind bright...
    $9.99 USD
    $9.99 USD
  • Where Do Diggers Say I Love You? by Sayres, Brianna Caplan
    Where Do Diggers Say I Love You?
    For fans of Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? and its things-that-go companion books. Join all the vehicles as they celebrate how much they love each other! Perfect for the littlest truck lovers! Flowers, heart-shaped sweets, and homemade cards plus cement mixers, ice cream...
    $8.99 USD
    $8.99 USD
  • Wheels on the Bus by Grosset & Dunlap
    Wheels on the Bus
    This best-selling book based on the popular children's song has driven its way into the hearts of many since its 1991 release. With wheels that go round, doors that open and shut, wipers that swish, and people that go bumpety-bump, the board book version...
    $5.99 USD
    $5.99 USD
  • Welcome to California: A Little Engine That Could Road Trip by Piper, Watty
    Welcome to California: A Little Engine That Could Road Trip
    The Little Engine That Could is on the move and visiting all fifty states! Follow along as our favorite little blue train road-trips across the United States of America to lend a helping hand. Choo-choo! The Little Engine That Could is road-tripping through all...
    $8.99 USD
    $8.99 USD
  • Walden & Civil Disobedience (Masterpiece Library Edition) by Thoreau, Henry David
    Walden & Civil Disobedience (Masterpiece Library Edition)
    Read Henry David Thoreau's most influential works in one stunning volume! With reflections on politics, simplicity, and independent living, Thoreau's writings ask readers to question the status quo and live in accordance with their principles. - Rediscover these beloved classics in this elegant yet...
    $19.99 USD
    $19.99 USD
  • Trucks Board Book by Barton, Byron
    Trucks Board Book
    Byron Barton introduces young readers to the fun of trucks in this bold and colorful board book. With simple text and vibrant illustrations, readers will learn about a variety of trucks, including tow trucks, cement trucks, and delivery trucks. Trucks Board Book "will delight...
    $9.99 USD
    $9.99 USD
  • The Poky Little Puppy and Friends: The Nine Classic Little Golden Books by Brown, Margaret Wise
    The Poky Little Puppy and Friends: The Nine Classic Little Golden Books
    The best-loved Little Golden Books come together in a deluxe volume that's perfect for gift giving. Little Golden Books have been delighting families for over 75 years! And this collection of nine classic Little Golden Books includes the line's most popular stories ever: The...
    $12.99 USD
    $12.99 USD
  • The Lost Subways of North America: A Cartographic Guide to the Past, Present, and What Might Have Been by Berman, Jake
    The Lost Subways of North America: A Cartographic Guide to the Past, Present, and What Might Have Been
    A visual exploration of the transit histories of twenty-three US and Canadian cities. Every driver in North America shares one miserable, soul-sucking universal experience--being stuck in traffic. But things weren't always like this. Why is it that the mass transit systems of most cities...
    $35.00 USD
    $35.00 USD
  • The Edmund Fitzgerald: The Song of the Bell by Wargin, Kathy-Jo
    The Edmund Fitzgerald: The Song of the Bell
    The bell rings forever where heroes are found, for the soul of the sailor is held in its sound. Leaving port from Superior, Wisconsin on a sunny November day, the crew of the Edmund Fitzgerald is looking forward to a routine crossing of deep...
    $18.99 USD
    $18.99 USD
  • The Airport: The Inside Story by Walton, John
    The Airport: The Inside Story
    Pack your bags and get ready to check in at the airport! Meet pilots and baggage handlers, fly in an airplane, and learn about the science behind how everything works in this nonfiction story for kids. This book is perfect for any child who...
    $16.99 USD
    $16.99 USD
  • Submarines, Secrets and a Daring Rescue by Skead, Robert J.
    Submarines, Secrets and a Daring Rescue
    Twins John and Ambrose Clark find themselves aiding the patriots once again as they help work on a top-secret submarine that could end the war ... and also look for a way to rescue their captured older brother. Based on the real Bushnell's Turtle,...
    $12.99 USD
    $12.99 USD
  • Shark vs. Train by Barton, Chris
    Shark vs. Train
    Shark VS. Train! WHO WILL WIN?! If you think Superman vs. Batman would be an exciting matchup, wait until you see Shark vs. Train. In this hilarious and wacky picture book, Shark and Train egg each other on for one competition after another, including...
    $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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