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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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  • Miss Leoparda by Shaloshvili, Natalia
    Miss Leoparda
    Beautiful illustrations from an internationally recognized fine artist make this fun, ecologically-minded book about a bus-driving, tree-loving leopard a standout! When Miss Leoparda isn't sleeping in her beloved tree home, she drives the bus, taking her animal friends around town on their animal business....
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  • Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel Board Book by Burton, Virginia Lee
    Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel Board Book
    A modern classic that no child should miss. Since it was first published in 1939, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel has delighted generations of children.Mike and his trusty steam shovel, Mary Anne, dig deep canals for boats to travel through, cut mountain passes...
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  • Many Voices: Building Erie, the Canal That Changed America by Lawlor, Laurie
    Many Voices: Building Erie, the Canal That Changed America
    "The Nation's First Superhighway" existed before the spread of cars... or even railroads! This immersive photo book ferries readers through the past and present of the Erie Canal, from impossible idea to groundbreaking reality. In the twenty-first century, it's hard to imagine a canal...
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  • Make Tracks: Trucks by Dyrander, Johnny
    Make Tracks: Trucks
    Drive 5 vehicles around the tracks! Discover things that go in this chunky new Make Tracks board book, and trace each vehicle's path through a different roadway. In this interactive series with easy-to-use, durable sliders, your toddler can operate a semitruck, a car carrier,...
    $16.90 AUD
    $16.90 AUD
  • Lift-The-Flap Tab: Trucks: An Interactive Board Book for Little Fans of Trucks by Priddy, Roger
    Lift-The-Flap Tab: Trucks: An Interactive Board Book for Little Fans of Trucks
    Celebrate 25 years of Priddy Books! Inspiring a love of learning in over 200 million babies, toddlers, and young children. Packed full of farm, emergency, road, and construction machines, this is a colorful collection of trucks from Roger Priddy and is perfect for all...
    $13.82 AUD
    $13.82 AUD
  • I'm a Dump Truck by Page, Josephine
    I'm a Dump Truck
    A board book shaped like a dump truck!I am a dump truck. See me dump the dirt.The backhoe digs up the dirt, the bulldozer pushes the dirt, the front loader lifts the dirt, and the dump truck carries the dirt. Little truck drivers will...
    $7.67 AUD
    $7.67 AUD
  • If I Built a Car by Van Dusen, Chris
    If I Built a Car
    With energetic rhyme and action-packed artwork to match, If I Built a Car sure to fuel any young inventor with big plans and grand imaginations. "If I built a car, it'd be totally new! Here are a few of the things that I'd do....
    $13.82 AUD
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  • I Am a Garbage Truck by Landers, Ace
    I Am a Garbage Truck
    Simple garbage truck facts in a board book shaped like a garbage truck!I am a garbage truckI carry trash to the dump.Readers may want to put on their gloves for this fun and sturdy board book shaped like a garbage truck! Read along as...
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  • Hot Wheels: Sticker Book by Mattel
    Hot Wheels: Sticker Book
    Get the inside track on more than 100 iconic Hot Wheels cars with this interactive and informative sticker book--includes more than 500 stickers! From STREET BEASTS(R) to EXPERIMOTORS(R) and MUSCLE MANIA(R) to HW METRO(R), this collector's sticker book has it all. Learn everything about...
    $19.97 AUD
    $19.97 AUD
  • High-Wing Aircraft Visualized Flight Maneuvers Manual: For Pilots in Training by ASA Test Prep Board
    High-Wing Aircraft Visualized Flight Maneuvers Manual: For Pilots in Training
    This comprehensive maneuvers manual is an excellent visual aid for instructors and pilots in training, covering all the flight maneuvers required for Private, Sport, Commercial, and Flight Instructor certification. Each maneuver is depicted in detail according to the type of aircraft in which the...
    $38.36 AUD
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  • Goodnight Train Halloween Board Book: A Halloween Book for Kids by Sobel, June
    Goodnight Train Halloween Board Book: A Halloween Book for Kids
    The perfect gift for the littlest trick-or-treater! The Goodnight Train takes a magical Halloween ride to bedtime in this sturdy board book with peek-a-boo pages. Trick or Treat! Trick or Treat! Whoooo! Whoooo!It's Halloween night and the Goodnight Train is set to choo choo...
    $13.82 AUD
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  • Goodnight Tractor: The Perfect Bedtime Book! by Robinson, Michelle
    Goodnight Tractor: The Perfect Bedtime Book!
    Another fun day of play turns to quiet goodnights at the farm in this sweet and calming bedtime book for babies and toddler that is sure to ease them into a gentle sleep. Watch your little one follow along as they say "night night"...
    $12.28 AUD
    $12.28 AUD
  • First Sticker Book Airport by Smith, Sam
    First Sticker Book Airport
    Children can create their own busy airport scenes showing people and planes arriving at the airport, getting ready to fly, taking off and up in the air in this colorful sticker book. With over 100 stickers of planes, cars and buses, as well as...
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    $12.28 AUD
  • Fire Truck by DK
    Fire Truck
    This fun book in the shape of a fire truck has four wheels so little drivers can race them anywhere. The big, tough wheels actually grip, and the beautiful, full color photographs inside are captioned with vehicle names to make learning fun. Whether your...
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    $13.82 AUD
  • Faith Takes the Train by Augustine, Kesi
    Faith Takes the Train
    Follow Faith on a joyful journey on a New York City train, where she learns a delicious lesson about courage and being kind. A perfect pick for fans of Milo Imagines the World, Last Stop on Market Street, and Saturday at the Food Pantry....
    $30.73 AUD
    $30.73 AUD
  • Earhart: The Incredible Flight of a Field Mouse Around the World by Kuhlmann, Torben
    Earhart: The Incredible Flight of a Field Mouse Around the World
    The latest tale in award-winning author and illustrator Torben Kuhlmann's Mouse Adventures series takes flight with the courage and spirit of aviation pioneers. For the field mice, the boundary of the garden is the edge of the world. But one little field mouse is...
    $33.74 AUD
    $33.74 AUD
  • Dump Truck's Colors: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Rinker, Sherri Duskey
    Dump Truck's Colors: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
    From the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling book Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, a color-concept board book that features characters from the original! Join Dump Truck on his colorfully busy day at the construction site! Little construction fans will love the colors...
    $10.75 AUD
    $10.75 AUD
  • Do You See the Tiger? by Ardagh, Philip
    Do You See the Tiger?
    Is Penny the only one who sees the tiger on the subway train? An imaginative child and her daddy have a very different experience in this tale told in lively verse and bright, expressive illustrations. The train car stopped and, with a seat now...
    $29.19 AUD
    $29.19 AUD
  • Dinos That Drive by Levinson, Suzy
    Dinos That Drive
    Buckle up for a raptor race, train-faring Titanosaurs and (gulp) a taxi-driving T. rex in this hilariously whirlwind picture book poetry collection for fans of Richard Scarry and Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site! You've never seen a dinosaur that's into driving cars? Well, buckle up!...
    $29.19 AUD
    $29.19 AUD
  • Construction Site: Road Crew, Coming Through! by Rinker, Sherri Duskey
    Construction Site: Road Crew, Coming Through!
    The hard-working crew of bestselling children's book Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site joins up with seven new road-building trucks to finish a BIG job: a brand-new road! The construction team is taking on their biggest challenge yet--building a brand-new superhighway! With the help of new...
    $27.66 AUD
    $27.66 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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