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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...
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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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  • I'm Dirty! by McMullan, Kate
    I'm Dirty!
    Now a streaming animated series!This construction vehicle with an attitude loves every second of his dirty job!For fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train comes a noisy addition to the hilarious read-aloud series from Kate and Jim McMullan, the popular...
    $9.99 USD
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  • If I Drove an Ice Cream Truck--By the Cat in the Hat by Random House
    If I Drove an Ice Cream Truck--By the Cat in the Hat
    The Cat in the Hat imagines driving an ice cream truck with Thing One and Thing Two as his helpers in this hilarious new Beginner Book--and follow-up to If I Were Saint Nick by the Cat in the Hat--that's perfect for summer reading! No...
    $9.99 USD
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  • History Smashers: The Titanic by Messner, Kate
    History Smashers: The Titanic
    Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the sinking of the Titanic with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels make this perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. On April 15,...
    $9.99 USD
    $9.99 USD
  • First Sticker Book Trains by Taplin, Sam
    First Sticker Book Trains
    All aboard! This interactive sticker book includes over 150 stickers to bring the railway scenes to life. Children will love completing the pictures, including "At the station", "Steam trains" and "Rolling highways", with the stickers provided. A brilliant book for young train fans, and...
    $7.99 USD
    $7.99 USD
  • First Magic Painting Trucks and Diggers by Wheatley, Abigail
    First Magic Painting Trucks and Diggers
    Filled with simple, black-and white images including a dump truck, fire truck, car transporter, concrete mixer and many more. Just use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant colors magically appear! Great for keeping little ones busy and helping them...
    $9.99 USD
    $9.99 USD
  • Excavator's 123: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Long, Ethan
    Excavator's 123: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
    The millions of fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site can count along from 1 to 10 as Excavator revs into action on the construction site in Excavator's 1 2 3. It's all in a day's work for the trucks of the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight,...
    $8.99 USD
    $8.99 USD
  • Diggers Love to Go to School! by Sayres, Brianna Caplan
    Diggers Love to Go to School!
    Let your little one know that little trucks are just as excited to go to school as they are! This sturdy and delightful Diggers board book takes young readers on a fun filled journey through the first day of school, making it perfect for...
    $8.99 USD
    $8.99 USD
  • Diggersaurs Explore by Whaite, Michael
    Diggersaurs Explore
    Bigger than a digger...hungrier than a dinosaur...and ready to explore...it's a DIGGERSAUR TREASURE HUNT! This rhyming mash-up of dinosaurs and trucks has surprises in store for young readers everywhere. When building work is done, it's time for fun! A dozen DIGGERSAURS crunch and crush,...
    $8.99 USD
    $8.99 USD
  • Daniel's First Airplane Ride by Hoffman, Haley
    Daniel's First Airplane Ride
    A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood! Daniel Tiger goes on his very first airplane ride in this 8x8 storybook featuring an all-new original story! The Tiger Family is going on an exciting vacation!...
    $5.99 USD
    $5.99 USD
  • Curious George's Fire Truck by Rey, H. A.
    Curious George's Fire Truck
    Get ready to read and play with Curious George's Fire Truck--an interactive board book that's shaped like a truck! Includes movable parts and pop-out play pieces for the added fun of creating your own fire fighting adventure. Come along for a ride with Curious...
    $11.99 USD
    $11.99 USD
  • Curious George and the Rocket by Rey, Margret
    Curious George and the Rocket
    This lively story captures George's adventure of becoming the first space monkey from the classic Curious George Gets a Medal. The animated series Curious George is available to watch on Peacock, NBC Universal's streaming platform. Author: Margret ReyPublisher: Clarion BooksPublished: 01/12/2016Pages: 20Binding Type: Board...
    $9.99 USD
    $9.99 USD
  • Cars 3 Little Golden Book (Disney/Pixar Cars 3) by Saxon, Victoria
    Cars 3 Little Golden Book (Disney/Pixar Cars 3)
    A Little Golden Book based on Disney/Pixar Cars 3--cruising into theaters June 16, 2017! 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...
    $5.99 USD
    $5.99 USD
  • Build Your Own Trains Sticker Book by Tudhope, Simon
    Build Your Own Trains Sticker Book
    A fun sticker book with 20 trains to build, from electric trains to steam locomotives. Children can use over 10 pages of stickers to construct trams, monorails and armored trains, as well as famous vehicles such as the Flying Scotsman and the Orient Express....
    $9.99 USD
    $9.99 USD
  • Boats on the Bay: A Board Book by Harvey, Jeanne Walker
    Boats on the Bay: A Board Book
    Originally published as a picture book, this board-book edition features boats found on a busy bay, buoyed by award-winning author Jeanne Walker Harvey's simple, spare, and lyrical text, and Grady McFerrin's wondrous full-color illustrations. A KidLitTV Recommended Book! Inspired by the San Francisco Bay...
    $9.99 USD
    $9.99 USD
  • Blippi: Vehicles Are Awesome! by Feldman, Thea
    Blippi: Vehicles Are Awesome!
    Blippi introduces 10 awesome vehicles in this nonfiction, photographic book that includes sound buttons of Blippi speaking, followed by sounds of real vehicles! From excavators to garbage trucks to monster trucks, vehicles are on the go! In Blippi: Vehicles Are Awesome!, Blippi introduces 10...
    $15.99 USD
    $15.99 USD
  • Baby Touch and Feel: Trucks by DK
    Baby Touch and Feel: Trucks
    An interactive touch and feel book for babies with big trucks and read-aloud text! Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning. Baby Touch and Feel: Trucks is an interactive and fun way to help your child...
    $7.99 USD
    $7.99 USD
  • Where Do Steam Trains Sleep at Night? by Sayres, Brianna Caplan
    Where Do Steam Trains Sleep at Night?
    Take the train to dreamland with this board book version of the chugging bedtime tale, the perfect companion to Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? and Where Do Jet Planes Sleep at Night? Have you ever wondered what little trains do when it's time...
    $8.99 USD
    $8.99 USD
  • Wheels on the Bus by Raffi
    Wheels on the Bus
    Raffi's delightful rendition of the classic song about the bus that goes "all around town!" Singing supports and encourages even the youngest child's speech and listening skills, which makes Wheels on the Bus perfect for early learning. With its charming illustrations, this is the...
    $7.99 USD
    $7.99 USD
  • What Was the Titanic? by Sabol, Stephanie
    What Was the Titanic?
    For more than one hundred years, people have been captivated by the disastrous sinking of the Titanic that claimed over 1,500 lives. Now young readers can find out why the great ship went down and how it was discovered seventy-five years later. At 2:20...
    $5.99 USD
    $5.99 USD
  • What's in My Truck?: A Slide and Find Book with Flaps by Priddy, Roger
    What's in My Truck?: A Slide and Find Book with Flaps
    Celebrate 25 years of Priddy Books! Inspiring a love of learning in over 200 million babies, toddlers, and young children.What's in my Truck? is a chunky, slide-and-find vehicles board book with sliders, flaps, and colorful artwork for toddlers to reveal hidden surprises on every...
    $12.99 USD
    $12.99 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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