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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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  • Coloring Book for Kids: Cool Cars & Trucks by Rockridge Press
    Coloring Book for Kids: Cool Cars & Trucks
    Get kids' creativity rolling with awesome cars and trucks to colorIntroduce kids to the world of cars and trucks with this exciting choice in coloring books for kids ages 4-8. From sports cars and sedans to fire trucks and RVs, kids will discover 70...
    $7.99 USD
    $7.99 USD
  • Cement Mixer's ABC: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Rinker, Sherri Duskey
    Cement Mixer's ABC: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
    From the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling book Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, an alphabet concept board book that features the same characters as the original! Sherri Duskey Rinker's beloved bestselling bedtime stories Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, Steam Train, Dream Train, Mighty,...
    $8.99 USD
    $8.99 USD
  • Busy Airport by Books, Campbell
    Busy Airport
    Push, pull and slide the tabs to hop aboard a plane at the Busy Airport! Enjoy watching your baggage go round the carousel, waving goodbye to the planes as they take off and then flying through the sky on your own airplane! Young children...
    $9.99 USD
    $9.99 USD
  • Bulldozer's Shapes: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Long, Ethan
    Bulldozer's Shapes: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
    It's all in a day's work for the trucks of the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site! Recommended for children ages 0-2 years who are working on shape recognition. Fun and engaging way to learn shapes: From the author of the beloved international bestseller Goodnight,...
    $8.99 USD
    $8.99 USD
  • Born to Fly: The First Women's Air Race Across America by Sheinkin, Steve
    Born to Fly: The First Women's Air Race Across America
    Soar into the gripping and uplifting true story of the fearless women pilots who aimed for the skies--and beyond, from New York Times bestselling author and Newbery Honor recipient Steve Sheinkin. Nine years after American women finally got the right to vote, a group...
    $22.99 USD
    $22.99 USD
  • Baby on Board: Bus by Symons, Ruth
    Baby on Board: Bus
    Board the bus in this novelty series about things that go. With tabs to slide and wheels to spin, little ones will love making the bus move on every page. All aboard the baby bus.Step on board and say hello. All aboard the baby...
    $9.99 USD
    $9.99 USD
  • ¡No Dejes Que La Paloma Conduzca El Autobus! = Do Not Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Willems, Mo
    ¡No Dejes Que La Paloma Conduzca El Autobus! = Do Not Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
    Un libro al que por fin, le puedes decir "no"! Cuando el conductor del autobús se toma un descanso en su recorrido, un sorprendente voluntario aparece para ocupar su lugar... una paloma! Tú nunca has conocido a alguien igual. Mientras la Paloma implora, adula,...
    $10.99 USD
    $10.99 USD
  • All Aboard! California: A Landscape Primer by Meyers, Haily
    All Aboard! California: A Landscape Primer
    From the creators of BabyLit(R) Every area of the world can be mapped out for adventure, and brilliant babies love the sophistication of traveling by train.This new board book series written by the husband and wife team of Haily and Kevin Meyers and illustrated...
    $11.99 USD
    $11.99 USD
  • A Little Ferry Tale by Otis, Chad
    A Little Ferry Tale
    In the spirit of The Little Engine That Could, this sweet picture book introduces Little Ferry, who yearns to be more like the faster or stronger boats in the harbor only to find out her uniqueness can be her strength. Little Ferry feels like...
    $19.99 USD
    $19.99 USD
  • A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks by Gibbins, David
    A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks
    From renowned underwater archaeologist David Gibbins comes an exciting and rich narrative of human history told through the archaeological discoveries of twelve shipwrecks across time. The Viking warship of King Cnut the Great. Henry VIII's the Mary Rose. Captain John Franklin's doomed HMS Terror....
    $32.00 USD
    $32.00 USD
  • Trucky Roads by Miller, Lulu
    Trucky Roads
    A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year The city is a busy place and home to many kinds of trucks in this "gloriously bright, inventive world on wheels" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) tale about all the trucks on the road--big, small, real...
    $18.99 USD
    $18.99 USD
  • Trash Truck: Meet Hank by Netflix
    Trash Truck: Meet Hank
    Based on the Netflix original series and inspired by a true story, this early reader is perfect for little fans of big trucks!Meet Hank and his best friend, Trash Truck, as they take you on a fun adventure through Hank's small town. Trash Truck:...
    $5.99 USD
    $5.99 USD
  • Three Cheers for Kid McGear!: (Family Read Aloud Books, Construction Books for Kids, Children's New Experiences Books, Stories in Verse) by Rinker, Sherri Duskey
    Three Cheers for Kid McGear!: (Family Read Aloud Books, Construction Books for Kids, Children's New Experiences Books, Stories in Verse)
    From the New York Times bestselling author who brought you Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Mighty, Mighty Construction Site comes a heartwarming and inspiring tale featuring the first female character to join the core construction crew! She might be small, but she's got it...
    $17.99 USD
    $17.99 USD
  • The Sleeper Train by Jackson, Mick
    The Sleeper Train
    When a child is too excited to fall asleep on the night train, she tries thinking about all the places she's ever slept in this comforting moonlit adventure. Just as it's starting to get dark, a child and her family board the sleeper train,...
    $18.99 USD
    $18.99 USD
  • The Safeguard of the Sea: A Naval History of Britain: 660-1649 by Rodger, N. A. M.
    The Safeguard of the Sea: A Naval History of Britain: 660-1649
    Throughout the chronicle of Britain's history, one factor above all others has determined the fate of kings, the security of trade, and the integrity of the realm. Without its navy, Britain would have been a weakling among the nations of Europe, could never have...
    $42.62 USD
    $42.62 USD
  • The Airport Book by Brown, Lisa
    The Airport Book
    Follow a family and the youngest member's favorite sock monkey through all the inner and outer workings of an airport. In a book that is as intriguing as it is useful and entertaining, we follow a family on its way through the complexities of...
    $19.99 USD
    $19.99 USD
  • That's Not My Fire Truck... by Watt, Fiona
    That's Not My Fire Truck...
    Go on a sensory adventure with everyone's favorite touch and feel baby book series! Turn the pages to discover the fire trucks with their bumpy doors, squashy wheels and sparkly lights as they speed through the pages of this sturdy board book. Babies and...
    $10.99 USD
    $10.99 USD
  • Stuck by Jeffers, Oliver
    Stuck
    From the illustrator of the #1 smash The Day the Crayons Quit comes another bestseller--a giggle-inducing tale of everything tossed, thrown, and hurled in order to free a kite! When Floyd's kite gets stuck in a tree, he's determined to get it out. But...
    $20.99 USD
    $20.99 USD
  • Rockslide Rescue!: Ready-To-Read Pre-Level 1 by Le, Maria
    Rockslide Rescue!: Ready-To-Read Pre-Level 1
    Two Monsterwheelies team up to clear the road to a tunnel that is blocked by a rockslide in this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read based on DreamWorks Animation's Mighty Monsterwheelies animated show now airing on Netflix! With most of the Monsterwheelies busy getting a tune-up, Wraps...
    $5.99 USD
    $5.99 USD
  • Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks from 1 to 10 by Scarry, Richard
    Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks from 1 to 10
    Come and count the cars and trucks in this Busytown board book, inspired by Richard Scarry's bestselling storybooks! Learn about numbers in this playful Busytown board book with sturdy pages and colorful cars and trucks. This adorable truck-shaped board book is perfect for kids...
    $4.99 USD
    $4.99 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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