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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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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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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 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,...
    $29.18 AUD
    $29.18 AUD
  • 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...
    $65.50 AUD
    $65.50 AUD
  • 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...
    $30.72 AUD
    $30.72 AUD
  • 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...
    $16.89 AUD
    $16.89 AUD
  • 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...
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    $30.72 AUD
  • 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...
    $9.21 AUD
    $9.21 AUD
  • 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...
    $7.67 AUD
    $7.67 AUD
  • Poke-A-Dot: Emergency Vehicles by Melissa & Doug
    Poke-A-Dot: Emergency Vehicles
    Poke irresistible buttons to hear satisfying clicks and pops as kids read and count along with sturdy board books. Patented!Author: Melissa & DougPublisher: Melissa & DougPublished: 08/20/2020Pages: 10Binding Type: Board BookWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 5.90h x 6.00w x 0.80dISBN: 9781950013845This title is not returnable
    $15.35 AUD
    $15.35 AUD
  • Peppa's Cruise Vacation (Peppa Pig Storybook) by Eone
    Peppa's Cruise Vacation (Peppa Pig Storybook)
    Peppa and George are going on a cruise vacation in this adorable storybook!Anchors away! Join Peppa and her family on a cruise ship adventure with lots of fantastic stops along the way. What will Peppa and George discover on their trip?This storybook with pull-out...
    $9.21 AUD
    $9.21 AUD
  • Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World by Grabar, Henry
    Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World
    Shortlisted for the Zócalo Book Prize Named one of the best books of the year by The New Yorker and The New Republic "Consistently entertaining and often downright funny." --The New Yorker "Wry and revelatory." --The New York Times"A romp, packed with tales of...
    $27.66 AUD
    $27.66 AUD
  • On Track: The Remarkable Story of How Trains Have Changed Our World by Adams, Tom
    On Track: The Remarkable Story of How Trains Have Changed Our World
    All aboard for a journey through time and across continents! Jam-packed with fascinating facts and bright illustrations, this is the captivating story of how trains have transformed our world. This book showcases the railway's incredible engineering breakthroughs - from the earliest trains used in...
    $46.10 AUD
    $46.10 AUD
  • Noisy Trucks: Includes 6 Sounds and an On/Off Switch on the Back Cover! by Tiger Tales
    Noisy Trucks: Includes 6 Sounds and an On/Off Switch on the Back Cover!
    Young readers will love to feel the different textures and hear the truck sounds in this interactive, sturdy board book designed for children ages 3 and up. Includes an on/off switch on the back cover to extend battery life. Touch, feel, and hear the...
    $23.04 AUD
    $23.04 AUD
  • My First Big Book of Trucks by Little Bee Books
    My First Big Book of Trucks
    Trucks come in all shapes and sizes in this jumbo coloring book featuring nearly 200 pages of large images with bold, chunky outlines for little ones to enjoy for hours! Collect them all-more in the My First Big Book of Coloring series now! Children...
    $15.35 AUD
    $15.35 AUD
  • Make Tracks: Emergency by Dyrander, Johnny
    Make Tracks: Emergency
    Discover things that go in this chunky new Make Tracks board book, and trace each vehicle's path to a different emergency. In this interactive series with easy-to-use, durable sliders, your toddler can operate a fire engine, a police car, an ambulance, and a rescue...
    $16.89 AUD
    $16.89 AUD
  • Make Tracks: Cars by Dyrander, Johnny
    Make Tracks: Cars
    Discover things that go in this chunky new Make Tracks board book, and trace each vehicle's path along a different roadway. In this interactive series with easy-to-use, durable sliders, your toddler can operate a sports car, a racecar, a four-wheel drive, and a taxi!...
    $16.89 AUD
    $16.89 AUD
  • Make Tracks: Building Site by Dyrander, Johnny
    Make Tracks: Building Site
    Discover things that go in this chunky new Make Tracks board book, and trace each vehicle's path through a new building site. In this interactive series with easy-to-use, durable sliders, your toddler can operate a concrete mixer, a dump truck, an excavator, a bulldozer,...
    $16.89 AUD
    $16.89 AUD
  • Look Out for Mater! (Disney/Pixar Cars) by Random House Disney
    Look Out for Mater! (Disney/Pixar Cars)
    Mater loves to have fun. But he's not always as careful as he should be. Luckily, he has his best buddy, Lightning McQueen, to look out for him! This full-color Little Golden Book features all the characters from the blockbuster movie Cars in an...
    $9.21 AUD
    $9.21 AUD
  • Little Blue Truck Leads the Way Padded Board Book by Schertle, Alice
    Little Blue Truck Leads the Way Padded Board Book
    The #1 New York Times bestselling Little Blue Truck finds his way out of a jam on a trip to the city.The big city sure is a speedy, noisy place for a country truck like Blue. Everywhere Blue looks, he sees buses, police cars,...
    $16.89 AUD
    $16.89 AUD
  • Journey Under the Sea by Montgomery, R. a.
    Journey Under the Sea
    Search for the lost city of Atlantis in this interactive book where YOU decide what happens next! Packed with 42 possible endings! Choose Your Own Adventure books-the 4th bestselling children's series of all time-are back and as much fun as you remember. Kids and...
    $12.28 AUD
    $12.28 AUD
  • I'm Your School Bus by Eliot, Hannah
    I'm Your School Bus
    Meet your friendly school bus in this bus-shaped board book that's perfect for little ones going to school for the first time! I'm your school bus! I'll drive you to school where you'll learn and play. Isn't that cool? Come along as your friendly...
    $12.28 AUD
    $12.28 AUD

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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