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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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  • Richard Scarry's Planes by Scarry, Richard
    Richard Scarry's Planes
    Climb into the cockpit and take-off with this board book of Richard Scarry's fast and fun planes! Featuring jet planes, helicopters, parachuters, and even Santa's sleigh, little pilots will be searching the skies for vehicles as whimsical as these.Author: Richard ScarryPublisher: Golden BooksPublished: 07/14/2015Pages:...
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  • Richard Scarry's Busy Busy Cars and Trucks by Scarry, Richard
    Richard Scarry's Busy Busy Cars and Trucks
    A Richard Scarry board book full of vehicle fun! Buckle up and hit the road with an exciting array of vehicles from the one-and-only Richard Scarry. All your favorites are here, from cement trucks and pickle cars to motorcycles and fire trucks! This action-packed...
    $7.99 USD
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  • Pop-Up Peekaboo! Diggers: A Surprise Under Every Flap! by DK
    Pop-Up Peekaboo! Diggers: A Surprise Under Every Flap!
    An interactive pop-up book that inspires hands-on learning with the help of diggers, dump trucks and more! Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning. Bold, brightly colored pictures, lift-the-flap pages and entertaining rhymes, Pop up Peekaboo!...
    $14.99 USD
    $14.99 USD
  • My Little Wimmelbook(r) - At the Airport: A Look-And-Find Book (Kids Tell the Story) by Walther, Max
    My Little Wimmelbook(r) - At the Airport: A Look-And-Find Book (Kids Tell the Story)
    In these board books, every page is bursting with life--and tons to discover! Wimmelbooks are virtually instruction-free, inviting kids to make their own way through the busy Wimmelworld they encounter, and to craft their own stories. Children as young as age 2 have a...
    $8.95 USD
    $8.95 USD
  • My Little Golden Book about Trains by Shealy, Dennis R.
    My Little Golden Book about Trains
    Little conductors and engineers willl love learning all about trains with this non-fiction Little Golden Book! All aboard! My Little Golden Book About Trains is a fact-filled look at a subject children are fascinated by! Full of exciting, colorfulillustrations celebrating the history of the...
    $5.99 USD
    $5.99 USD
  • Mr. Boddington's Studio: NYC ABCs by MR Boddington's Studio
    Mr. Boddington's Studio: NYC ABCs
    Based on the beautiful designs of Mr. Boddington's Studio, this board book is the perfect introduction to the ABCs of NYC. This board book teaches the letters of the alphabet with illustrations of people, places, and things unique to the greatest city in the...
    $9.99 USD
    $9.99 USD
  • Monster Jam: The Official Guide by Phegley, Kiel
    Monster Jam: The Official Guide
    It's time to tear it up! Experience full-throttle fun for the whole family in this official guide to Monster Jam, a world of 12,000-pound trucks that defy the laws of physics!Don't miss this definitive guide to the biggest, baddest competition in the world! Take...
    $9.99 USD
    $9.99 USD
  • Marvin K. Mooney, Will You Please Go Now! by Dr Seuss
    Marvin K. Mooney, Will You Please Go Now!
    Dr. Seuss has always been welcome in every reader's home, but in this Bright and Early Book classic, Marvin K. Mooney's welcome has been worn out! In merry verse and illustrations, Marvin is asked to leave by every conceivable means of transportation. He can...
    $9.99 USD
    $9.99 USD
  • Makers by Vo, Young
    Makers
    From the creator of Gibberish, a friendship story about different ways to think and create. It begins with two boys who together dream of sailing across the wide sea. As they grow and both become boat makers, their differences grow bigger and bigger. One...
    $18.99 USD
    $18.99 USD
  • Maisy's Recycling Truck: (Garbage Truck-Shaped Board Book about Maisy the Mouse for Toddlers) by Cousins, Lucy
    Maisy's Recycling Truck: (Garbage Truck-Shaped Board Book about Maisy the Mouse for Toddlers)
    Get your empty bottles and cans ready--Maisy's here to recycle them! A shaped-board-book adventure to please every truck-loving fan. It's trash day today, and here come Maisy and Tallulah in a big, noisy recycling truck. Quick, Charley, they're only one house away! Whoosh--his bin...
    $7.99 USD
    $7.99 USD
  • Look, Look, Look! ¡Mira, Mira, Mira! by Barner, Bob
    Look, Look, Look! ¡Mira, Mira, Mira!
    A barking bilingual book! A dalmatian driving a fire truck, a corgi riding a bike, join a pack of dogs as they zoom around in both English and Spanish. See the cars. Mira los autos.See the trucks. Mira los camiónes. With both English and...
    $8.99 USD
    $8.99 USD
  • Little Blue Truck Lap Board Book by Schertle, Alice
    Little Blue Truck Lap Board Book
    Beep! Beep! Meet Blue! Filled with truck sounds and animal noises, Little Blue Truck is a rollicking homage to the power of friendship and the rewards of helping others.A muddy country road is no match for this little pick-up--that is, until he gets stuck...
    $14.99 USD
    $14.99 USD
  • Lifeboat 12 by Hood, Susan
    Lifeboat 12
    "This page-turning true-life adventure is filled with rich and riveting details and a timeless understanding of the things that matter most."--Dashka Slater, author of The 57 Bus "Brilliantly told in verse, readers will love Ken Sparks." --Patricia Reilly Giff, two-time Newbery Honor winner "Lyrical,...
    $8.99 USD
    $8.99 USD
  • Life at Shutter Speed: Two Decades of Larry Chen Photography by Chen, Larry
    Life at Shutter Speed: Two Decades of Larry Chen Photography
    Life At Shutter Speed is the debut collection from Larry Chen, the preeminent automotive photographer of today's generation. This 400-page keepsake celebrates 20 years of Chen's work, featuring never-before-seen images and behind-the-scenes stories from his travels all over the world. More than 2,500 stunning...
    $124.99 USD
    $124.99 USD
  • Let's Go, Team! (Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go) by Golden Books
    Let's Go, Team! (Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go)
    An exciting Little Golden Book based on the new Thomas & Friends animated series Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go(TM)on Netflix and Cartoon Network! Thomas the Tank Engine's newest adventures take him to places he never dreamed he'd visit! Train-loving boys and girls ages...
    $5.99 USD
    $5.99 USD
  • I'm a Garbage Truck by Shealy, Dennis R.
    I'm a Garbage Truck
    Truck-loving preschoolers will love reading about Hopper the Garbage Truck and her very important job in this fun picture book! I bang and I clang! I creak and I squeak! I rumble and bump as I drive up your street. Young boys and girls...
    $5.99 USD
    $5.99 USD
  • If I Built a Car by Van Dusen, Chris
    If I Built a Car
    If I built a car, it'd be totally new!Here are a few of the things that I'd do. . . .Young Jack is giving an eye-opening tour of the car he'd like to build. There's a snack bar, a pool, and even a robot...
    $19.99 USD
    $19.99 USD
  • How to Build Lego Cars: Go on a Journey to Become a Better Builder by Dias, Nate
    How to Build Lego Cars: Go on a Journey to Become a Better Builder
    Discover how to build your dream LEGO cars - with tips and techniques from expert LEGO builders. Create 30 incredible LEGO vehicles. Race speedy sports cars, build a camper van for a road trip, create a space buggy for an intergalactic mission, make an...
    $16.99 USD
    $16.99 USD
  • Gus Hearts the Bus by Leslie, Lindsay
    Gus Hearts the Bus
    A story about finding your passion--and jumping aboard! Do you know that feeling when you discover something amazing? Gus has that feeling. When Gus and his family go on an outing and take the city bus to get there, Gus realizes he LOVES the...
    $18.99 USD
    $18.99 USD
  • Giant Trucks: My First Book of Sounds: A Press and Play Sound Board Book by Editors of Cider Mill Press
    Giant Trucks: My First Book of Sounds: A Press and Play Sound Board Book
    Babies and toddlers will be mesmerized by the vehicle noises coming out of Giant Trucks: My First Book of Sounds. It doesn't matter if it is a boy or a girl, if they live in the city or the country, all young children are...
    $21.99 USD
    $21.99 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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