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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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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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  • Trash Truck by Keane, Max
    Trash Truck
    Based on the Netflix original series and inspired by a true story, this book is perfect for little fans of big trucks!When Hank, a six-year-old boy with a big imagination, meets his best pal, a giant honking, snorting Trash Truck, things will never be...
    $30.73 AUD
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  • Titanic (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 3) by Stewart, Melissa
    Titanic (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 3)
    Get kids reading with cool information about the subjects that interest them the most. National Geographic Readers are high-interest, exciting, and easy to read. The latest in the series, Titanic is no exception. Just in time for the 100th anniversary of the Olympic-class passenger...
    $9.21 AUD
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  • Tip Tip Dig Dig by Garcia, Emma
    Tip Tip Dig Dig
    A parade of colorful construction vehicles doing their work means plenty of joyful noise! From the crane that lifts, lifts, lifts to the bulldozer that push, push-pushes, to the steamroller that rolls, rolls, rolls, every machine here makes it own special sound. And the...
    $13.82 AUD
    $13.82 AUD
  • Thomas & Friends: 5-Minute Stories by Mattel
    Thomas & Friends: 5-Minute Stories
    A hardcover storybook featuring Thomas and his friends in five toot-ally awesome stories. Based on the latest Thomas & Friends animated series, All Engines Go! All aboard! Join Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends on the Island of Sodor with this 5-minute story...
    $23.04 AUD
    $23.04 AUD
  • The Digger and the Dark by Kuefler, Joseph
    The Digger and the Dark
    From popular author-illustrator Joseph Kuefler comes the perfect bedtime book for fans of big trucks. The ideal next book for readers of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train.After a long day's work, Digger and the other big trucks are ready to...
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  • That's Not My Plane. by Watt, Fiona
    That's Not My Plane.
    Go on a sensory adventure with everyone's favorite touch and feel baby book series! Discover planes with bumpy wings, squashy wheels and much more in this exciting addition to the much-loved That's not my. series. Babies love the best-selling That's not my. books with...
    $16.90 AUD
    $16.90 AUD
  • Steam Train, Dream Train by Rinker, Sherri Duskey
    Steam Train, Dream Train
    From the team behind the #1 New York Times bestseller Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site comes the train book kids have been dreaming of! The dream train pulls into the station, and one by one the train cars are loaded: polar bears pack the reefer...
    $29.19 AUD
    $29.19 AUD
  • Richard Scarry's Busy, Busy World by Scarry, Richard
    Richard Scarry's Busy, Busy World
    Pack your bags for a worldwide adventure of learning and discovery with the one and only Richard Scarry! Travel the globe with 33 stories featuring international cities, countries, and more. Little explorers can travel the world with this collection of stories from beloved author...
    $27.66 AUD
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  • Richard Scarry's Busy Busy Construction Site by Scarry, Richard
    Richard Scarry's Busy Busy Construction Site
    Put on your hard hats for a fun day at the construction site in this board book by the one and only Richard Scarry! With over 60 labeled vehicles and objects to marvel at, working in construction has never been so much fun! Head...
    $13.82 AUD
    $13.82 AUD
  • Richard Scarry's a Day at the Airport by Scarry, Richard
    Richard Scarry's a Day at the Airport
    Join Richard Scarry's beloved characters Huckle Cat, Sally, and Lowly Worm for a day of adventure and discovery at the airport! Featuring over 70 labeled words and a sticker sheet, this educational picture book is perfect for kids fascinated with all things airplanes! After...
    $9.21 AUD
    $9.21 AUD
  • Race and Rescue! (Disney/Pixar Cars) by Random House Disney
    Race and Rescue! (Disney/Pixar Cars)
    This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader is based on Disney and Pixar's Cars! Lightning and his friends are hosting a race in Radiator Springs! Chick Hicks is determined to win... even if it means cheating! Can the Radiator Springs Race Rescue Crew...
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    $9.21 AUD
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  • Preschool Activity Book Trucks, Cars, and Airplanes: 80 Games to Learn Letters, Numbers, Colors, and Shapes by Deneen, Valerie
    Preschool Activity Book Trucks, Cars, and Airplanes: 80 Games to Learn Letters, Numbers, Colors, and Shapes
    Rev up the learning with car, truck, and plane activities for kids ages 3 to 5, just in time for the back to school season.Discover new ways to learn and play with all kinds of exciting and amazing vehicles in this standout among preschool...
    $12.28 AUD
    $12.28 AUD
  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (2025): Faa-H-8083-25c by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
    Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (2025): Faa-H-8083-25c
    THE ESSENTIAL FULL-COLOR HANDBOOK FOR PILOTS, IN A NEW EDITION FOR USE IN 2025 AND BEYOND!This handbook, first released by the Federal Aviation Administration in 2023, supersedes the previous edition FAA-H-8083-25B, dated 2016 (with addenda released February 2021, January 2022, and March 2023). This...
    $38.42 AUD
    $38.42 AUD
  • Peek Inside How a Plane Works by Bryan, Lara
    Peek Inside How a Plane Works
    Follow a plane on a journey around the world in this little book, and peek inside its cockpit, engine and even its wings to find out how it works. With colorful illustrations, flaps to lift and holes to peek through, there's so much to...
    $19.97 AUD
    $19.97 AUD
  • On the Plane Activity Book: Includes Puzzles, Mazes, Dot-To-Dots and Drawing Activities by Alexander, Heather
    On the Plane Activity Book: Includes Puzzles, Mazes, Dot-To-Dots and Drawing Activities
    Taking a flight is always exciting, and On the Plane Activity Book is the perfect companion for your journey. Play 'I Spy While I Fly', take a multiple-choice quiz and spot the identical pilots on their way through the airport. Packed with plenty to...
    $19.97 AUD
    $19.97 AUD
  • On Our Way with Mr. Jay by Wallace, Chelsea Lin
    On Our Way with Mr. Jay
    Cheer for the district's most intrepid school bus driver as he races to get everybody to school before the bell rings! A school is an entire community of its own, but many of its members never get celebrated. This book, the hero is the...
    $29.19 AUD
    $29.19 AUD
  • Noisy Things That Go: Includes 6 Sounds and an On/Off Switch on the Back Cover! by Walden, Libby
    Noisy Things That Go: Includes 6 Sounds and an On/Off Switch on the Back Cover!
    Young readers will love to feel the different textures and hear the vehicle 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. Children can touch, feel, and...
    $23.04 AUD
    $23.04 AUD
  • Noisy Construction: My First Touch and Feel Sound Book by Crisp, Lauren
    Noisy Construction: My First Touch and Feel Sound Book
    This interactive, tactile sound book features full-color photographs of construction vehicles. Includes a touch-and-feel texture on each spread and 6 sounds! This latest addition to the My First Touch and Feel Sound Book collection from Tiger Tales features full-color photographs of exciting construction vehicles...
    $23.04 AUD
    $23.04 AUD
  • My Little Golden Book about Airplanes by Joosten, Michael
    My Little Golden Book about Airplanes
    Little pilots can learn all about exciting airplanes and famous aviators in this high-flying Little Golden Book! Climb aboard and soar the skies with this adventure-filled look at a subject all children are fascinated by: airplanes! Full of exciting illustrations, simple sentences, and unbelievable...
    $9.21 AUD
    $9.21 AUD
  • My Big Truck Book by Priddy, Roger
    My Big Truck Book
    Roger Priddy's My Big Truck Book is the perfect gift for kids who love trucks and all things that move! On the big, sturdy board pages, they'll discover bright, bold photographs of all different kinds of trucks, from farm trucks to fire trucks to...
    $18.43 AUD
    $18.43 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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