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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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Judge Stone
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
Transcendence for Beginners: Life Writing and Philosophy
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 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 1805--where she must unravel whether this...
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  • Science Comics: Flying Machines: How the Wright Brothers Soared by Wilgus, Benjamin A.
    Science Comics: Flying Machines: How the Wright Brothers Soared
    A National Science Teachers Association Best STEM Books of 2017Take to the skies with Flying Machines! Follow the famous aviators from their bicycle shop in Dayton, Ohio, to the fields of North Carolina where they were to make their famous flights. In an era...
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  • School Bus Board Book by Crews, Donald
    School Bus Board Book
    What is large (or small), bright yellow, and filled with students? School Bus! Climb aboard and let Donald Crews take you to school -- and home again.Author: Donald CrewsPublisher: Greenwillow BooksPublished: 07/23/2002Pages: 36Binding Type: Board BookWeight: 0.53lbsSize: 5.80h x 6.01w x 0.73dISBN: 9780694016907Audience: Baby-PreschoolReview...
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  • Roadwork: (A Rhyming Construction Book with Trucks, Machines, and Noisy Vehicles for Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kids Ages 2-5) by Sutton, Sally
    Roadwork: (A Rhyming Construction Book with Trucks, Machines, and Noisy Vehicles for Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kids Ages 2-5)
    Load the dirt. Load the dirt. Scoop and swing and drop. Slam it down into the truck. Bump! Whump! Whop! There are many big machines and busy people involved in building a road, and this riveting board book follows them every step of the...
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  • Pocket Flyers Paper Airplane Book: 69 Mini Planes to Fold and Fly by Blackburn, Ken
    Pocket Flyers Paper Airplane Book: 69 Mini Planes to Fold and Fly
    Welcome to the world of miniature aviation. It's entertainment on the fly for the office, backyard, classroom (don't get caught!), or anywhere there might be a party, featuring 12 Lilliputian-size models that create 69 planes altogether. From the Skyhawk to the Saber, Phoenix to...
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  • Otis by Long, Loren
    Otis
    Celebrating 10 years of Otis, everyone's favorite tractor, created by the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Love by Matt de la Péna and The Little Engine that Could by Watty Piper! Otis is a special tractor. He loves his farm and farmer. He...
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  • On the Space Station by Brown, Carron
    On the Space Station
    What is life like on a space station? Shine a light behind the page and see . . . What do the astronauts do in space? What do they eat? Where do they sleep? What do they wear? Each page-turn will take you another...
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  • Night Night, Little Digger: A Touch-And-Feel Storybook by Edwards, Nicola
    Night Night, Little Digger: A Touch-And-Feel Storybook
    With a touch-and-feel element on each spread, this sweet board book introduces readers to Little Bulldozer, Little Tow Truck, Little Steamroller, and their friends as they settle down for bedtime. Join Little Bulldozer, Little Tow Truck, Little Streamroller, and their friends as they settle...
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  • NASCAR Encyclopedia by Lamichhane, Priyanka
    NASCAR Encyclopedia
    Driving fast and winning races is what keeps NASCAR drivers going. Each race car is built for speed and safety. This encyclopedia gives readers a look into the history of NASCAR, from the first race to the daring drivers and speedy cars competing since...
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  • My Little Golden Book about Construction Vehicles by Joosten, Michael
    My Little Golden Book about Construction Vehicles
    Little construction workers will love learning all about mighty construction vehicles with this nonfiction Little Golden Book! Put on your hard hats! My Little Golden Book About Construction Vehicles is a fact-filled look at a subject children are fascinated by! This book is full...
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  • My First Book of Airplanes: All about Flying Machines for Kids by Holzweiss, Kristina A.
    My First Book of Airplanes: All about Flying Machines for Kids
    It's time for takeoff! Get curious kids excited about amazing airplanes with this colorful book for ages 3-5From the Wright brothers and Amelia Earhart, to the latest Mars mission, people have always been fascinated by flying. This airplane book for kids 3-5 comes from...
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  • Motorcycle by DK
    Motorcycle
    Discover the gripping, action-packed history of the motorcycle, from the earliest gasoline-powered two-wheelers to the blistering superbikes of today. Tracing the history and allure of the motorcycle, this book illustrates the diverse spectrum of bikes from the earliest prototypes to battery-powered machines of the...
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  • Mein erstes Autobuch: Marken und Logos entdecken, farbenfrohes Buch für Kinder, Logos von Automarken mit schönen Bildern von Autos aus der ganzen Welt by Butler, Conrad K.
    Mein erstes Autobuch: Marken und Logos entdecken, farbenfrohes Buch für Kinder, Logos von Automarken mit schönen Bildern von Autos aus der ganzen Welt
    Kinder lieben Autos, besonders ihre Logos!Entdecken Sie die wunderbare Welt der Autos, indem Sie die Logos der beliebtesten Autohersteller aus der ganzen Welt zeigen! Von Alfa Romeo bis Volvo präsentiert dieses einfache Buch 48 der beliebtesten Autohersteller, ihre Logos (beachten Sie, dass es sich...
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  • Maisy's Ambulance: (Ambulance-Shaped Board Book about Maisy the Mouse's Rescue Adventure for Toddlers) by Cousins, Lucy
    Maisy's Ambulance: (Ambulance-Shaped Board Book about Maisy the Mouse's Rescue Adventure for Toddlers)
    Nee-nah, nee-nah! Maisy's ambulance is on its way! A shaped-board-book adventure for little ones on the go. Maisy and Charley are driving their ambulance today. What an important job! All the cars on the road move aside as they make their speedy way to...
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  • Long Way Round: Chasing Shadows Across the World by McGregor, Ewan
    Long Way Round: Chasing Shadows Across the World
    It started as a daydream. Poring over a map of the world at home one quiet Saturday afternoon, Ewan McGregor -- acclaimed actor and self-confessed bike nut -- noticed that it was possible to ride all the way round the world, with just one...
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  • Lonely Planet Kids How Ships Work by Gifford, Clive
    Lonely Planet Kids How Ships Work
    Coming about! From dinghies to freight liners, pirate ships to submarines, across oceans and up rivers, set sail on a fascinating journey through the world of ships in this new book from illustrator James Gulliver Hancock.In this companion to How Airports Work and How...
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  • Lonely Planet Amazing Train Journeys: The Ultimate Guide to 60 Remarkable Rail Experiences with Stunning Photography, Route Maps & Expert Insights by Planet, Lonely
    Lonely Planet Amazing Train Journeys: The Ultimate Guide to 60 Remarkable Rail Experiences with Stunning Photography, Route Maps & Expert Insights
    "These trains are so much more than a way to get from A to B" - Australian TravellerThe definitive guide to the world's most remarkable train journeys presenting 60 memorable travel experiences by rail.Each of the featured itineraries provides an illustrated route map, breathtaking...
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  • Lights and Sounds Emergency Vehicles by Taplin, Sam
    Lights and Sounds Emergency Vehicles
    Little children will love pressing each button in this exciting novelty book to see the lights and hear the sounds of all the different emergency vehicles. From fire trucks and ambulances to helicopters and coast guard boats, each charmingly illustrated scene is full of...
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  • Is This the Bus for Us? by Brown, Richard
    Is This the Bus for Us?
    Patience pays off for Leo and his sisters as they wait for the right bus to take them to the park! Leo and his family are waiting for the bus, but each one that passes just isn't the right bus for them. First a...
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  • Ike's Road Trip: How Eisenhower's 1919 Convoy Paved the Way for the Roads We Travel by Black, Brian C.
    Ike's Road Trip: How Eisenhower's 1919 Convoy Paved the Way for the Roads We Travel
    All roads begin somewhere and today's U. S. highway system began with an exploratory, cross-country ride, led by 28-year-old Army lieutenant colonel, Dwight Eisenhower. This is the story of that coast-to-coast journey and how the dream of connecting America with roads began. Before he...
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  • Hot Wheels Let's Race: Cleanup Challenge (Comic Reader) by Behling, Steve
    Hot Wheels Let's Race: Cleanup Challenge (Comic Reader)
    Perfect for beginning readers--or kids just discovering comics and graphic novels--this 2-in-1 story is based on the hit Netflix series Hot Wheels Let's Race. Join kid racers, Coop, Axle, Brights, Spark, Sidecar, and Mac--and their chosen Hot Wheels cars--as they race to clean up...
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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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