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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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  • Construction Site: You're Just Right: A Valentine Lift-The-Flap Book by Rinker, Sherri Duskey
    Construction Site: You're Just Right: A Valentine Lift-The-Flap Book
    Celebrate Valentine's Day with the construction crew from the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series! It's Valentine's Day at the construction site, and every truck finds a special note just for them--but who is the mystery writer? Lift the flaps to reveal sweet and...
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    $12.99 USD
  • Construction Site Mission: Demolition! by Rinker, Sherri Duskey
    Construction Site Mission: Demolition!
    An exciting addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site children's book series! In Construction Site Mission: Demolition!, the construction team we all know and love has an exciting job to do--smashing, crushing, sorting, and hauling. Demolition is tough work,...
    $18.99 USD
    $18.99 USD
  • Construction Site Gets a Fright!: A Halloween Lift-The-Flap Book by Rinker, Sherri Duskey
    Construction Site Gets a Fright!: A Halloween Lift-The-Flap Book
    Celebrate a night of spooky fun with the construction crew from the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series! On a dark and windy Halloween night, the trucks are ready for bedtime. But with tricks and treats on their minds, the familiar construction site starts...
    $12.99 USD
    $12.99 USD
  • Construction Site: Farming Strong All Year Long by Rinker, Sherri Duskey
    Construction Site: Farming Strong All Year Long
    The construction crew is back and ready to help out on the farm! Working together with new friends, they'll get the job done all year long. There's work to do! No time to waste! All year the farm's a busy place! Six hardworking trucks--with...
    $17.99 USD
    $17.99 USD
  • Construction Site a Thankful Night: A Thanksgiving Lift-The-Flap Book by Rinker, Sherri Duskey
    Construction Site a Thankful Night: A Thanksgiving Lift-The-Flap Book
    Reflect on the gift of gratitude with the Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site crew in this heartwarming seasonal board book--the perfect addition to any little reader's holiday library! Here comes a gratitude-themed board book featuring the construction characters kids know and love! Young readers can...
    $12.99 USD
    $12.99 USD
  • Cars on the Road (Disney/Pixar Cars on the Road) by Random House Disney
    Cars on the Road (Disney/Pixar Cars on the Road)
    Hit the road with Lightning McQueen and Mater in this full-color storybook based on the all-new Disney+ series. A sheet of stickers adds to fun! Pixar's Cars is back on the highway with an all-new series that follows Lightning McQueen and his best friend...
    $6.99 USD
    $6.99 USD
  • Bulldozer Goes to School by Broach, Elise
    Bulldozer Goes to School
    Bulldozer is nervous about his new school year and worried he won't fit in. His friend Millie tries to reassure him, but Bulldozer isn't convinced...especially when he gets to his classroom and things start going wrong. But just when he's sure his day couldn't...
    $16.99 USD
    $16.99 USD
  • Big Boy 4014 and the Steam Team: The World's Largest Steam Engine Roars Back to Life! by Arnold, Marsha Diane
    Big Boy 4014 and the Steam Team: The World's Largest Steam Engine Roars Back to Life!
    Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection. A picture book about the restoration of Big Boy 4014, the world's largest steam locomotive. In the 1940s, the ground rumbled as they thundered across the United States, 25 600-ton steam locomotives called Big Boys. These mammoth engines...
    $18.99 USD
    $18.99 USD
  • Bear Came Along (Caldecott Honor Book) by Morris, Richard T.
    Bear Came Along (Caldecott Honor Book)
    A Caldecott Honor Book! A cheerful and action-packed adventure about the importance of friendship and community from a successful author and illustrator duo! Once there was a river flowing through a forest. The river didn't know it was capable of adventures until a big...
    $18.99 USD
    $18.99 USD
  • Are We There Yet?: The First Road Trip Across the USA by McAnulty, Stacy
    Are We There Yet?: The First Road Trip Across the USA
    Hitch a ride on the first road trip across the United States of America in this "droll, easygoing" (Booklist, starred review) nonfiction picture book from Ezra Jack Keats Honor winner Stacy McAnulty and New York Times bestselling illustrator Elizabeth Baddeley! It's 1903 when Dr....
    $19.99 USD
    $19.99 USD
  • Angela's Airplane by Munsch, Robert
    Angela's Airplane
    While looking for her lost father at the airport, Angela ends up in the front of the plane. She decides to push just one button, and then another ... and another ...Author: Robert MunschPublisher: Annick PressPublished: 05/01/1988Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.03lbsSize: 3.58h x 3.22w...
    $3.49 USD
    $3.49 USD
  • 10 Little Construction Trucks by Bailey, Annie
    10 Little Construction Trucks
    Fans of cars and trucks can count down from ten to one as they follow ten construction vehicles on a busy workday. This sturdy board book is perfect for the youngest readers! Ten little construction trucks excited for the day. They can't wait to...
    $8.99 USD
    $8.99 USD
  • Cars (Disney/Pixar Cars) by Random House Disney
    Cars (Disney/Pixar Cars)
    Lightning McQueen is a hot-shot young race car competing for the coveted Piston Cup. But when he gets lost on the way to a big race, he realizes that he still has a lot to learn about what it takes to be a true...
    $5.99 USD
    $5.99 USD
  • Make Tracks: Trains by Dyrander, Johnny
    Make Tracks: Trains
    Discover things that go in this chunky new Make Tracks board book and trace each train's path along a different railroad. In this interactive series with easy-to-use, durable sliders, your toddler can operate a steam train, a freight train, a subway train, and a...
    $10.99 USD
    $10.99 USD
  • Good Night Planes by Gamble, Adam
    Good Night Planes
    A day in the life of a pilot is full of discovery and adventure! Find out what it takes for an airplane to get ready for flight. Your toddler will discover what it's like to be an airplane pilot, flight attendant, air traffic controller,...
    $9.95 USD
    $9.95 USD
  • Richard Scarry's Busy Busy Airport by Scarry, Richard
    Richard Scarry's Busy Busy Airport
    A fun-filled airport-themed board book from Richard Scarry--just in time for his 100th birthday! Little pilots will be eager to earn their wings as they spend an exciting day at the airport right alongside giant airplanes, cars, trucks, and more! Full of action-packed scenes...
    $8.99 USD
    $8.99 USD
  • Little Excavator by Dewdney, Anna
    Little Excavator
    From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of the Llama Llama books comes a new character ready to dig his way into your heart! Here come the BIG RIGS rolling down the street. Thumpa-thumpabumpa-bumpaBEEP! BEEP! BEEP!There's Loader and Dump Truck, Backhoe and Crane. They're ready...
    $8.99 USD
    $8.99 USD
  • The Goodnight Train Board Book by Sobel, June
    The Goodnight Train Board Book
    All aboard! The sun is down...the Goodnight Train is leaving town!Join the many parents and caregivers who enjoy reading The Goodnight Train again and again and have responded with thousands of five-star reviews. This is a fun and effective bedtime book that both adults...
    $9.99 USD
    $9.99 USD
  • The Goodnight Train Valentine by Sobel, June
    The Goodnight Train Valentine
    An ideal valentine for train enthusiasts, bedtime resisters, and Goodnight Train fans! A companion to The Goodnight Train Halloween and The Goodnight Train Easter, this sturdy board book has heart-shaped peekaboo die-cuts on every page. X O! X O! Choo! Choo! Love is in...
    $10.99 USD
    $10.99 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...
    $18.99 USD
    $18.99 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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