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Fourth Wing
Fourth Wing
"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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Maame by George, Jessica
Maame
"An utterly charming and deeply moving portrait of the joys--and the guilt--of trying to find your own way in life." --Celeste Ng, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Meeting Maame feels like falling in love for the first time: warm, awkward, joyous, a little...
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The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants by Ortega-Medina, Orlando
The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants
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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Divine Rivals by Ross, Rebecca
Divine Rivals
When two young rival journalists find love through a magical connection, they must face the depths of hell, in a war among gods, to seal their fate forever. After centuries of sleep, the gods are warring again. But eighteen-year-old Iris Winnow just wants to...
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Big Swiss by Beagin, Jen
Big Swiss
"Wild...hilarious...so good." --Cosmopolitan, Best Books of the Year * "A laugh-out-loud bad romance for Gen Xers and an ode to misfits who just want to belong." --Oprah Daily * "Always interesting...too fun to stop." --Vanity Fair "One of the funniest books of the last...
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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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  • The world of cars for kids: Colorful book for children, car brands logos with nice pictures of cars from around the world, learning car brands from A by Butler, Conrad K.
    The world of cars for kids: Colorful book for children, car brands logos with nice pictures of cars from around the world, learning car brands from A
    Children love cars, especially their logos!Discover the wonderful world of cars by showing the logos of the most popular car manufacturers from around the world! From Alfa Romeo to Volvo, this simple book presents 48 of the most popular car manufacturers, their logos (note,...
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  • The Grand Prix Year: An Insider's Guide to Formula 1 Racing by Horton, Phillip
    The Grand Prix Year: An Insider's Guide to Formula 1 Racing
    'A beautiful book'Jennie Gow, BBC F1 commentator 'A true insider's guide to this most complex and thrilling of sports'Alex Jacques, Formula 1 commentator and broadcaster24 RACES. 21 COUNTRIES. 20 DRIVERS. MILLIONS OF SPECTATORS. WELCOME TO LIFE IN THE FAST LANE. Millions follow the F1...
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  • SS United States: Speed Queen of the Seas by Miller, William H.
    SS United States: Speed Queen of the Seas
    Built in 1952 for the United States Lines, the SS United States was unlike any other ocean liner. She had been designed from the outset to serve as both a transatlantic ferry and as a troop and hospital ship in time of war. Her...
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  • Space Law: A Treatise by Lyall, Francis
    Space Law: A Treatise
    As space continues to attract substantial public and private investment and has become ever more active, the third edition of this successful book has been fully updated to cover recent developments including the legal bases of UN Resolution 76/3 The "Space3030" Agenda, and adaptations...
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  • Porsche 911 SC by Streather, Adrian
    Porsche 911 SC
    Back in print after a long absence!This book about the Porsche 911SC was the second of a planned six covering a range of Porsche models. This book carries on the tradition established with the author's first Porsche 911 book (Robert Bentley) which covered the...
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  • Peque?a Excavadora (Little Excavator Spanish Edition) by Dewdney, Anna
    Peque?a Excavadora (Little Excavator Spanish Edition)
    Author: Anna DewdneyPublisher: Viking Books for Young ReadersPublished: 04/08/2025Pages: 44Binding Type: HardcoverISBN: 9780593694022Language: SpanishAudience: Baby-PreschoolAbout the AuthorAnna Dewdey passed away in September, 2016 at the age of fifty from brain cancer. A teacher, mother, and enthusiastic proponent of reading aloud to children, she continually...
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  • New driver's handbook & guide to passing the theory & driving tests by Green, Malcolm
    New driver's handbook & guide to passing the theory & driving tests
    Written under a full 2018 compliant Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency licence. This book is essential reading for learner car drivers and contains the entire official theory test revision questions and answers for car drivers as well as in-depth comprehensive advice and guidance for...
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  • My Travels on Racer Road: Can-Am and Formula 1 in Their Golden Age by Lyons, Pete
    My Travels on Racer Road: Can-Am and Formula 1 in Their Golden Age
    As Sir Jackie Stewart states in his Foreword, "Pete Lyons was one of the best journalists in Formula 1 at the time I was racing." Lyons himself writes that when he became obsessed with motor racing, "It felt like my true road." He witnessed...
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  • Matra Sports Cars: Ms620, 630, 650, 660 & 670 - 1966 to 1974 by McDonough, Ed
    Matra Sports Cars: Ms620, 630, 650, 660 & 670 - 1966 to 1974
    The late 1960s and early 1970s were a significant era in the world of international sports car racing. As the motor racing rule-making body moved back and forth between cars that less and less resembled road going vehicles, prototype sports car racing captured the...
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  • K-car from Japan by Narus, Don
    K-car from Japan
    This book covers the Kei (micro) vehicles from Japan. Specifically those with a 660cc engine, that can be legally imported into the USA. Kei, means small in Japanese. The vehicles covered are Sports Cars, Vans and Trucks 1990-1999. All manufacturers, from Honda to Suzuki....
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  • I'm a Car by Symons, Ruth
    I'm a Car
    Discover all your favorite vehicles in this shaped board book. Each uniquely shaped page reveals a new vehicle alongside a playful sound to join in with. Little ones will love to BEEP, TOOT, and WEE-WOO along as they meet a car, tractor, train, boat,...
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  • HowExpert Guide to Plane Spotting: The Ultimate Handbook for Airplane Identification, Plane Spotting Skills, and Top Aviation Locations Worldwide by Howexpert
    HowExpert Guide to Plane Spotting: The Ultimate Handbook for Airplane Identification, Plane Spotting Skills, and Top Aviation Locations Worldwide
    Elevate your passion for aviation with the HowExpert Guide to Plane Spotting, your ultimate resource for mastering the art and science of plane spotting. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, this comprehensive guide is packed with expert insights, practical advice, and the...
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  • Glider Flying Handbook (2025): Faa-H-8083-13b by Federal Aviation Administration (Faa)
    Glider Flying Handbook (2025): Faa-H-8083-13b
    Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. has been the industry's trusted source for official FAA publications for over 80 years. Look for the ASA wings to ensure you're purchasing the latest authentic FAA release. This handbook FAA-H-8083-13B is current in 2025. The FAA's Glider Flying...
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  • Formula One the Circuits: Then and Now by Hopkinson, Frank
    Formula One the Circuits: Then and Now
    Formula One: The Circuits Then & Now is unique and compelling history and guide to some of the classic grand prix tracks. By pairing vintage images with the same viewpoint today, readers can see how dramatically Formula One has changed over the years, from...
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  • Digger's Busy Day: Shaped Board Book by Rawson, Conor
    Digger's Busy Day: Shaped Board Book
    It's a busy day on the construction site for the digger! Join all the animal friends as they get the job done. Kids adore these vehicle-shaped board books! Digger's Busy Day features four animal friends as they perform lots of tasks on the construction...
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  • Danny the Digger Learns the ABCs by Mulford, Aja
    Danny the Digger Learns the ABCs
    Join Danny, a young mini excavator, as he and his construction site friends take on a new job, and learn the alphabet along the way! The perfect ABC book for any kid who loves excavators, cranes, dump trucks, backhoe loaders, and mixers, Danny the...
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  • Chevrolet Corvette: The Owners and the Cars by Brunner, Mario
    Chevrolet Corvette: The Owners and the Cars
    The Chevrolet Corvette recently celebrated its 70th anniversary. To mark the occasion, professional photographer Mario Brunner--himself a Corvette owner and enthusiast--traveled throughout the US and Germany to interview 70 diverse Corvette owners and photograph their cars. With his evocative photos and the owners' own...
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  • Cars Coloring Book: Muscle cars coloring book for Men and Women 40 Car Designs Coloring Pages (Volume 3) by Coloring Books, John Starts
    Cars Coloring Book: Muscle cars coloring book for Men and Women 40 Car Designs Coloring Pages (Volume 3)
    40 Images. Beatifull Hand Drawn Luxury Car Illustrations For You To Color A perfect gift book that will appeal to anyone who loves Cars imageryUnwind with hours of artistic fun, transforming each illustration into your very own masterpiece.If You Want To Start Coloring The...
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  • Benji and the Flat Tire by Dow, Kyle
    Benji and the Flat Tire
    Benji is excited to go to the park and fly his kite but soon discovers that the car has a flat tire.His dad knows how to change it but needs his help. Benji happily lends a hand and in the process learns how to...
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  • Automotive Sensor Testing and Waveform Analysis by Concepcion, Mandy
    Automotive Sensor Testing and Waveform Analysis
    Automotive Sensor Testing and Waveform AnalysisDiagnostics Strategies of Modern Automotive SystemsBy Mandy Concepcion This work has been a labor of love. It is meant to compliment and broaden the working knowledge of the modern automotive technician. No theoretical information is given, except under certain...
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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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