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"The most brutally addictive fantasy I've read in a decade!" --#1 NYT bestselling author Tracy Wolff"Fourth Wing will have your heart pounding from beginning to end. Brutal games, grumpy dragons, complex characters, sizzling sexual tension, magic, and war...a fantasy like you've never read before."...
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The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by Grann, David
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. The powerful narrative reveals the deeper meaning of the events on The...
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Award-winning author and immigration attorney Orlando Ortega-Medina returns to 1990s San Francisco in The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants, a powerful family drama that plays out within a captivating legal thriller.Attorney Marc Mendes, the estranged son of a prominent Rabbi and a burned-out lawyer with...
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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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  • Many a Midnight Ship: True Stories of Great Lakes Shipwrecks by Bourrie, Mark
    Many a Midnight Ship: True Stories of Great Lakes Shipwrecks
    Many a Midnight Ship brings to life the powerful history of the greatest northern waterway of the North American continent. These fourteen stories illustrate the majesty of the Great Lakes and the tragedy bestowed upon its waters. From the coffin ship Atlantic, which foundered...
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  • Disaster at Sea: Shipwrecks, Storms, and Collisions on the Atlantic by Flayhart, William Henry
    Disaster at Sea: Shipwrecks, Storms, and Collisions on the Atlantic
    Author of The American Line: 1871-1902 and coauthor of Majesty at Sea and the first edition of QE2, Flayhart retells classic ocean liner disaster stories while bringing to light never-before-published but compelling episodes in man's ongoing battle with the sea. Originally published in hardcover...
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  • Building Outrigger Sailing Canoes: Modern Construction Methods for Three Fast, Beautiful Boats by Dierking, Gary
    Building Outrigger Sailing Canoes: Modern Construction Methods for Three Fast, Beautiful Boats
    Build the fastest, most exotic sailboats around Popular in Hawaii and throughout the South Pacific and Indian Oceans, outrigger canoes combine the romance of the South Seas with a ruthless efficiency of design and breathtaking sailing performance. This is the first book to present...
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  • Love from the Little Engine That Could by Piper, Watty
    Love from the Little Engine That Could
    Ring in Valentine's Day--and love--with Love from the Little Engine That Could This charming original title, featuring everyone's favorite little train is the perfect gift for that special someone on Valentine's Day--or any day of the year. The Little Engine That Could is turning...
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  • Controlling Pilot Error: Controlled Flight Into Terrain (Cfit/Cftt) by Smith, Daryl
    Controlling Pilot Error: Controlled Flight Into Terrain (Cfit/Cftt)
    Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the productCONTROLLED FLIGHT INTO TERRAINBe alert to the impossible.*Conduct a guided self-assessment that reveals any hidden dangers in your...
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  • Carrera Panamericana: History of the Mexican Road Race, 1950-54 by Murphy, Daryl E.
    Carrera Panamericana: History of the Mexican Road Race, 1950-54
    Carrera Panamericana: the Mexican Road Race. In its day it was the longest, fastest and likely wildest international automobile race ever staged. A World Championship event along with Le Mans, the Mille Miglia, N burgring and the Tourist Trophy, most drivers considered it the...
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  • Little Blue Truck's Halloween: A Halloween Book for Kids by Schertle, Alice
    Little Blue Truck's Halloween: A Halloween Book for Kids
    Celebrate Halloween with the #1 New York Times bestselling Little Blue Truck and friends!Beep! Beep! It's Halloween! Little Blue Truck is picking up his animal friends for a costume party.Lift the flaps in this large, sturdy board book to find out who's dressed up...
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  • Underground Movement
    Underground Movement
    Underground MovementThe hatch to the front compartment swung open for the first time. One man came out. He turned at once to make sure that the air-tight door behind him had locked. Satisfied that it had, he turned again to look down the cabin...
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  • En voyage
    En voyage
    En voyageEt cette fois appuya le petit garon, pour un vrai voyage! a ne sera plus comme notre dpart pour la campagne, qui ne nous laisse que quelques heures dans le train; on a peine le temps de sinstaller. Cest l quon devait samuser...
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  • Highways and Highway Transportation
    Highways and Highway Transportation
    Highways and Highway Transportation The following pages on Highways and Highway Transportation do not pretend to be an exhaustive treatise on the subject, but rather a glimpse of the vast development of the humble road and its office as an agency for transportation. Possibly...
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  • The Drivers
    The Drivers
    The Drivers"Well, let's see now." The man settled back in his chair behind the desk and began thumbing through a file of papers. He was paunchy and bald save for a forepeak of red-brown fuzz. His gray eyes, with the dreamy look imposed by...
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  • Roadtown
    Roadtown
    RoadtownThis book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a straight player of a crooked game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and...
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  • The Daily Telegraph War Books
    The Daily Telegraph War Books
    Motor Transports in WarBy the Editor of The Autocar We have been told, and rightly, many times within the last few weeks that the present war is unique, not merely on account of the vastness of the contending armies, but also on account of...
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  • Der Weltverkehr
    Der Weltverkehr
    Der Weltverkehr - Telegraphie und Post, Eisenbahnen und Schiffahrt, in ihrer Entwickelung dargestelltDer vorliegende Text wurde anhand der 1887 erschienenen Buchausgabe so weit wie mglich originalgetreu wiedergegeben. Zeichensetzung und offensichtliche typographische Fehler wurden stillschweigend korrigiert. Ungewhnliche sowie inkonsistente Schreibweisen wurden beibehalten, insbesondere wenn diese...
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  • A History of Inland Transport and Communication in England
    A History of Inland Transport and Communication in England
    A History of Inland Transport and Communication in EnglandDesigned as the introductory volume of a series of booksby various writersdealing with our "National Industries," the present work aims at telling the story of inland transport and communication from the earliest times to the present...
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  • Swenson, Dispatcher
    Swenson, Dispatcher
    Swenson, DispatcherThe dingy office was on the ground floor and Swenson was a tall man. When he came in the window, the distraught Acme Board of Directors realized that they had something unusual in the way of determined drunks to deal with. While the...
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  • The Motor-Bus in War
    The Motor-Bus in War
    The Motor-Bus in War - Being the Impressions of an A.S.C. Officer during Two and a Half Years at the FrontTitle: The Motor-Bus in War Being the Impressions of an A.S.C. Officer during Two and a Half Years at the Front Author: A. M....
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  • Deeds of a Great Railway
    Deeds of a Great Railway
    Deeds of a Great Railway - A record of the enterprise and achievements of the London and North-Western Railway company during the Great WarThe British cannot be accused, even by their bitterest critics, of blowing their own trumpet. Indeed, they fail in the opposite...
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  • Packing and Portaging
    Packing and Portaging
    Packing and PortagingAuthor of "The Lure of the Labrador Wild," "The Long Labrador Trail," "Saddle and Camp in the Rockies," "Across the Mexican Sierras," etc. Ordinarily the verb to pack means to stow articles snugly into receptacles, but in the parlance of the trail...
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  • Every-day Science: Volume 7. The Conquest of Time and Space
    Every-day Science: Volume 7. The Conquest of Time and Space
    Every-day Science: Volume 7. The Conquest of Time and SpaceTHE preceding volume dealt with the general principles of application and transformation of the powers of Nature through which the world's work is carried on. In the present volume we are chiefly concerned with man's...
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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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