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Kin: Oprah's Book Club by Jones, Tayari
Kin: Oprah's Book Club
A magnificent new novel from the bestselling, award-winning author of An American Marriage--Tayari Jones has written an unforgettable novel that sparkles with wit and intelligence and deep feeling about two lifelong friends whose worlds converge after many years apart in the face of a...
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Ironwood: A Catalina Novel by Connelly, Michael
Ironwood: A Catalina Novel
Sworn to protect a scenic island meant to be far from the evils of the mainland, Detective Sergeant Stilwell can feel danger closing in. Detective Sergeant Stilwell knows that his posting on Catalina Island is no paradise, but to most residents, it seems blissfully...
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Academy Award winning actress Viola Davis and the world's #1 bestselling author James Patterson's Judge Stone "delivers first-class courtroom drama, small-town excitement, and strong characters all wrapped in a moral dilemma. Tense, readable, and relevant." (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) "Talk about a power combo!...
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Transcendence for Beginners: Life Writing and Philosophy by Carlisle, Clare
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A lyrical work of philosophy that draws from the work of Spinoza, George Eliot, biographers, memoirists, and more to examine how wisdom and goodness are transmitted by individual human lives. Transcendence for Beginners is an innovative book about philosophy and life writing, exploring how...
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Yesteryear: A GMA Book Club Pick by Burke, Caro Claire
Yesteryear: A GMA Book Club Pick
A traditional American woman, a beautiful wife and mother who sells her pioneer lifestyle of raw milk and farm-fresh eggs to her millions of social media followers, suddenly awakens cold, filthy, and terrified in the brutal reality of 1855--where she must unravel whether this...
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Yesteryear: A GMA Book Club Pick
A traditional American woman, a beautiful wife and mother who sells her pioneer lifestyle of raw milk and farm-fresh eggs to her millions of social media followers, suddenly awakens cold, filthy, and terrified in the brutal reality of 1805--where she must unravel whether this...
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  • Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks by Scarry, Richard
    Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks
    Hit the road with Richard Scarry's classic Little Golden Book all about cars and trucks! Tweet! goes the policeman's whistle. All the trucks stop. This beloved Richard Scarry classic gives readers an exciting array of vehicles. From police cars and school buses to fire...
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  • Porsche 911 Coupe, Targa & Cabriolet 1965-89 by Haynes, J. H.
    Porsche 911 Coupe, Targa & Cabriolet 1965-89
    Each Haynes manual is written for the do-it-yourselfer and provides step-by-step instructions based on a complete disassembly of the vehicle. This hands-on experience provides the reader with specific and detailed instructions for performing everything from basic maintenance and troubleshooting to a complete engine overhaul....
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  • Poppleton Every Day: An Acorn Book (Poppleton #3): Volume 3 by Rylant, Cynthia
    Poppleton Every Day: An Acorn Book (Poppleton #3): Volume 3
    Every day is an adventure with Poppleton, the posh and persnickety pig created by Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and acclaimed illustrator Mark Teague!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to...
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  • Optimus Prime and Megatron's Racetrack Recon! by Windham, Ryder
    Optimus Prime and Megatron's Racetrack Recon!
    Transformers: EarthSpark is a kids animated series from Nickelodeon and Hasbro introducing the first Transformers bots to be born on Earth, now airing! Follow the beloved characters on a new adventure in this action-packed chapter book with an all-new, original story! A big auto...
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  • My Big Wimmelbook(r) - At the Airport: A Look-And-Find Book (Kids Tell the Story) by Walther, Max
    My Big Wimmelbook(r) - At the Airport: A Look-And-Find Book (Kids Tell the Story)
    In these one-of-a-kind picture books, every page is bursting with life--and tons to discover! Children as young as age 2 have a blast pointing out recognizable things--a blue tricycle, a hungry dog, a piggyback ride--while older kids can follow the star characters from page...
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  • My Big Wimmelbook(r) - All Aboard the Train!: A Look-And-Find Book (Kids Tell the Story) by Lohr, Stefan
    My Big Wimmelbook(r) - All Aboard the Train!: A Look-And-Find Book (Kids Tell the Story)
    In these one-of-a-kind picture books, every page is bursting with life--and tons to discover! Children as young as age 2 have a blast pointing out recognizable things--a blue tricycle, a hungry dog, a piggyback ride--while older kids can follow the star characters from page...
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  • Love Is a Truck by Novesky, Amy
    Love Is a Truck
    Graphically appealing two-color illustrations pair perfectly with a spare, rhythmic ode to beloved trucks of all kinds - from fire trucks to dump trucks to ice cream trucks, the sweetest trucks of all - and to the kid who loves and collects them, Love...
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  • Lonely Planet Kids Trains by Kids, Lonely Planet
    Lonely Planet Kids Trains
    Full steam ahead! From underground trains, luxury safari trains, and speedy Japanese Shinkansen trains, explore EVERY different type of train available in this colorful book for very young children (aged 0-2), as well as stations, the history of trains and much more. With eye-catching...
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  • Little Bear's Little Boat Board Book by Bunting, Eve
    Little Bear's Little Boat Board Book
    Little Bear loves his little boat. But Little Bear soon begins to grow and grow, until oneday he doesn't fit in his little boat anymore! All children who experience growing painswill appreciate Little Bear's predicament. And they will smile with satisfaction as thesolution to...
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  • Ladies of the Lights: Michigan Women in the U.S. Lighthouse Service by Majher, Patricia
    Ladies of the Lights: Michigan Women in the U.S. Lighthouse Service
    "A great read about some great ladies, Pat Majher's Ladies of the Lights pays long overdue homage to an overlooked part of Great Lakes maritime history in which a select group of stalwart women beat the odds to succeed in a field historically reserved...
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  • Katy and the Big Snow Board Book: A Winter and Holiday Book for Kids by Burton, Virginia Lee
    Katy and the Big Snow Board Book: 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: 09/13/2010Pages: 38Binding Type: Board BookWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 6.75h x 7.50w x...
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  • Instrument Pilot Oral Exam Guide: Comprehensive Preparation for the FAA Checkride by Blair, Jason
    Instrument Pilot Oral Exam Guide: Comprehensive Preparation for the FAA Checkride
    ASA's Oral Exam Guide Series is an excellent study tool for students and instructors alike. Arranged in a question-and-answer format, this comprehensive guide lists the questions most likely to be asked by evaluators during the practical exam and provides succinct, ready responses. FAA references...
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  • I Am a Tractor by Landers, Ace
    I Am a Tractor
    Learn all about the hardest-working machine on the farm in a board book shaped like a real tractor!I am a tractor.I work on a farm.Readers may want to put on their work gloves for this fun and sturdy board book shaped like a tractor!...
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  • How to Build Max-Performance 4.6-Liter Ford Engines by Hyland, Sean
    How to Build Max-Performance 4.6-Liter Ford Engines
    The photos in this edition are black and white.When the '96 Mustang came out with the 4.6-liter V-8, some performance enthusiasts were scared away by its technology. But those days are long gone. Ford added horsepower and torque to its 2- and 4-valve V-8s...
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  • How to Build Killer Big-Block Chevy Engines by Dufur, Tom
    How to Build Killer Big-Block Chevy Engines
    The photos in this edition are black and white.Since its introduction in 1965, the big-block Chevy engine has been a force to be reckoned with on both the street and track. Over the past four decades, the big-block has undergone a constant evolution toward...
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  • How a School Bus Works by Fehrl, Kathrin
    How a School Bus Works
    What is inside a school bus? Why is it yellow? Curious toddlers and preschoolers want to know! This shaped, sturdy board book looks under the hood and inside. Mixing sweet illustrations with interesting facts for grown-ups and toddlers alike makes this a great early...
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  • HMS Belfast: Naval History Special Editions by Pocklington, Alexander
    HMS Belfast: Naval History Special Editions
    Building on the expertise of the authors and historians of the Naval Institute Press, the Naval History Special Editions are designed to offer studies of the key vessels, battles, and events of armed conflict. Using an image-heavy format, these special editions should appeal to...
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  • Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site: Let's Go!: (Construction Vehicle Board Books, Construction Site Books, Children's Books for Toddlers) by Rinker, Sherri Duskey
    Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site: Let's Go!: (Construction Vehicle Board Books, Construction Site Books, Children's Books for Toddlers)
    Tracks, treads, engines, lights, and more! The hardworking parts of kids' favorite construction vehicles from Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site can be explored in this playfully shaped board book with graduated pages. Each page is shaped like the vehicle on it and is sturdy enough...
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  • Freight Train Lift-The-Flap by Crews, Donald
    Freight Train Lift-The-Flap
    In this lift-the-flap edition of the Caldecott Honor classic, young readers go on a train trip full of new surprises. Freight Train Lift-the-Flap includes fourteen sturdy flaps perfect for little hands that reveal the contents of the train cars. A fun and interactive edition...
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  • Fred and Ted Like to Fly by Eastman, Peter Anthony
    Fred and Ted Like to Fly
    Fred and Ted--beloved stars of P.D. Eastman's Big Dog . . . Little Dog and son Peter Eastman's Fred and Ted Go Camping--fly off on an island vacation in this simplified version of the Beginner Book Fred and Ted Like to Fly. Perfect for...
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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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