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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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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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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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  • A Titanic Love Story: Ida and Isidor Straus by McCash, June Hall
    A Titanic Love Story: Ida and Isidor Straus
    This book traces the life of Isidor and Ida Straus, both German Jewish immigrants who arrived as children in America in the early 1850s. Isidor's father, Lazarus, was an itinerate peddler in Georgia, but within one generation the family became the wealthy owners of...
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  • The Ultimate Guide to Drawing Amazing Cars! by Sautter, Aaron
    The Ultimate Guide to Drawing Amazing Cars!
    Start your engines and grab your pencils! It's time to draw some seriously cool cars! From classic muscle cars to futuristic speedsters, this book is packed with projects to help you bring your dream rides to life. Learn how to sketch sleek designs, add...
    $33.99 USD
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  • The Hoppity Wheels on the Bus (a Holiday Wheels on the Bus Book) by Mills, J. Elizabeth
    The Hoppity Wheels on the Bus (a Holiday Wheels on the Bus Book)
    It's spring! Celebrate and sing along with this cheerful and hoppity follow-up to the bestselling The Spooky Wheels on the Bus and The Merry Wheels on the Bus.One hoppity bus goes SPLISH and SPLASH, SPLISH and SPLASH, SPLISH and SPLASH.One hoppity bus goes SPLISH...
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  • My First Seek & Find: Things That Go by Clever Publishing
    My First Seek & Find: Things That Go
    Introduce your toddler to the exciting world of things that go with this playful seek-and-find board book! Perfect for little hands, each page offers thrilling adventures as young readers match names with images of vehicles that fly, sail, and zoom. Featuring bright, detailed illustrations...
    $9.99 USD
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  • Motorcycle Journeys Through North America: A Guide for Choosing and Planning Unforgettable Motorcycle Journeys by Coyner, Dale
    Motorcycle Journeys Through North America: A Guide for Choosing and Planning Unforgettable Motorcycle Journeys
    Whether considering an ocean-to-ocean cross-country journey, a vacation ride through the Canadian Rockies, a full-length tour of the Blue Ridge Parkway, or an ambitious Four-Corners ride, Motorcycle Journeys Through North America provides the "big-idea" guidance every rider needs to plan fun-filled motorcycle tours throughout...
    $39.99 USD
    $39.99 USD
  • Hibernation Station by Meadows, Michelle
    Hibernation Station
    Everybody at the station! It's time for winter hibernation! The sweet rhyming text of this book will calm even the most rambunctious kids and have them dreaming about what it's like to hibernate. Young readers will be soothed and delighted as this story introduces...
    $19.99 USD
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  • Analysis Techniques for Racecar Data Acquisition, Second Edition by Segers, Jorge
    Analysis Techniques for Racecar Data Acquisition, Second Edition
    Racecar data acquisition used to be limited to well-funded teams in high-profile championships. Today, the cost of electronics has decreased dramatically, making them available to everyone. But the cost of any data acquisition system is a waste of money if the recorded data is...
    $146.60 USD
    $146.60 USD
  • The Moth and the Mountain: A True Story of Love, War, and Everest by Caesar, Ed
    The Moth and the Mountain: A True Story of Love, War, and Everest
    "An outstanding book." --The Wall Street Journal * "Gripping at every turn." --Outside * "A hell of a ride." --The Times (London) An extraordinary true story about one man's attempt to salve the wounds of war and save his own soul through an audacious...
    $19.99 USD
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  • The Complete Builder's Guide to Hot Rod Chassis & Suspension by Tann, Jeff
    The Complete Builder's Guide to Hot Rod Chassis & Suspension
    The photos in this edition are black and white.One thing that has become very evident when browsing through the latest rodding magazines is that there is no shortage of options regarding suspensions for your rodding project. Various advertisers feature their latest fancy complete independent...
    $38.35 USD
    $38.35 USD
  • The Complete Book of Volkswagen GTI: Every Model Since 1976 by Hayes, Russell
    The Complete Book of Volkswagen GTI: Every Model Since 1976
    Take a visually thrilling joy ride through the complete history and influence of one of the most enduring and pleasurable consumer-focused sports cars of all time. VW has sold over 2.5 million Golf GTIs across eight generations since its debut in 1975 as a...
    $50.00 USD
    $50.00 USD
  • How to Draw Crazy Cars & Mad Monsters Like a Pro by Taylor, Thom
    How to Draw Crazy Cars & Mad Monsters Like a Pro
    Chopped, slammed, channeled, blown . . . in the late '50s and early '60s all of these features lent themselves nicely to the rise of hot rod art that caricaturized the already severe design traits associated with these cars. Usually, the rods and customs...
    $26.99 USD
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  • The Little Snowplow by Koehler, Lora
    The Little Snowplow
    The #1 New York Times bestseller! Big trucks may brag and roar, but small and steadfast wins the day in this cheerful story with timeless appeal. On the Mighty Mountain Road Crew, the trucks come in one size: BIG. That is, until the little...
    $7.99 USD
    $7.99 USD
  • Submarine Aircraft Carriers: From World War I to the Age of Drones by Gunnarson, Jacob
    Submarine Aircraft Carriers: From World War I to the Age of Drones
    Two innovations in weaponry appeared at the beginning of the twentieth century and revolutionized warfare, turning it into a multidimensional contest: the modern diesel-powered submarine and the fixed-wing aircraft. Both saw extensive use during World War I, and the nations of the world soon...
    $39.95 USD
    $39.95 USD
  • Reeds Nautical Almanac 2026 by Towler, Perrin
    Reeds Nautical Almanac 2026
    Reeds Nautical Almanac is the indispensable trusted annual compendium of navigational data for yachtsmen and motorboaters. Known as the Yachtsman's Bible, Reeds provides all the information required to navigate Atlantic coastal waters around the whole of the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and the entire...
    $65.00 USD
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  • Porsche 911: The Art of Speed by Staud, René
    Porsche 911: The Art of Speed
    In this stunning book, the Porsche 911's legacy of high-performance engineering is presented with unparalleled depth and detail. For over six decades, the Porsche 911 has defined what a sports car can be--blending precision construction, breathtaking aerodynamics, and relentless speed. This definitive tribute presents...
    $85.00 USD
    $85.00 USD
  • Pickles to Pittsburgh by Barrett, Judi
    Pickles to Pittsburgh
    In Pickles to Pittsburgh, the sequel to Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, Kate drifts off to sleep and, with her brother Henry as her copilot, visits the land of Chewandswallow--a land characterized by massive amounts of food, immense carrots, leafy jungles of lettuce,...
    $8.99 USD
    $8.99 USD
  • Pete the Cat's Train Trip by Dean, James
    Pete the Cat's Train Trip
    Pete the Cat is back in New York Times bestselling artist James Dean's beginning reader Pete the Cat's Train Trip. Pete can't wait to visit Grandma, especially because he gets to take a train ride to see her! The conductor gives Pete a tour...
    $21.10 USD
    $21.10 USD
  • Peter Pan (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket) by Barrie, J. M.
    Peter Pan (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)
    Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket Peter Pan visits the Darling family in London, captivating the children with tales of adventure and eternal youth in Neverland. Wendy, along with her brothers John and Michael, joins Peter on a magical journey to this enchanted land,...
    $53.32 USD
    $53.32 USD
  • Magical Water Painting: Things That Go by Iseek
    Magical Water Painting: Things That Go
    Paint cars, trucks, tractors, and more in this no-mess art activity for kids 3+ Like magic, things that go come to colorful life when kids paint with the included water-filled brush! As the water dries, the color disappears and the pages can be painted...
    $12.99 USD
    $12.99 USD
  • Jumbo: The Making of the Boeing 747 by Gall, Chris
    Jumbo: The Making of the Boeing 747
    For the 50th anniversary of the Boeing 747's first commercial flight, a picture book about the development of the iconic passenger plane and how it changed the history of air travel. In 1968, the biggest passenger jet the world had ever seen premiered in...
    $19.99 USD
    $19.99 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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