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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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  • Sea Dog Boats: An Alphabet Book by Sheckels, Astrid
    Sea Dog Boats: An Alphabet Book
    If you want to know about boats, trust a sea dog to set you on course. Award-winning children's book author and illustrator Astrid Sheckels has created a whole raft of sea dogs to help young readers begin their ABCs and their nautical explorations. Filled...
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  • Room for Everyone by Khan, Naaz
    Room for Everyone
    A young boy on a crowded bus discovers that, after some wiggles and giggles, there's room for everyone in this lighthearted rhyming picture book set in Zanzibar. The dala dala rumbles and roars as Musa and Dada drive off to the shore--but the bus...
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  • Roaring Rockets by Mitton, Tony
    Roaring Rockets
    Amazing Machines: Roaring Rockets follows Rabbit, Bird, and Mouse as they zoom to the Moon in a bright and bold rhyming picture book! Each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids will love including spacesuits, gravity boots, oxygen helmets, and much more. From...
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  • Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide: Comprehensive Preparation for the FAA Checkride by Blair, Jason
    Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide: Comprehensive Preparation for the FAA Checkride
    This is not AI-generated content. The contents were created by subject matter experts from Aviation Supplies & Academics, an 85-year-old aviation company. ASA's Oral Exam Guide Series is an excellent study tool for students and instructors alike. Arranged in a question-and-answer format, this comprehensive...
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  • Planes by Piro, Radka
    Planes
    Join Karl the kiwi bird as we fly high into the awe-inspiring world of aviation, exploring planes and history in a fun, fully illustrated kids' book.Soar into the thrilling heights of aviation, spanning the rich history of flight, various aircraft types, and the critical...
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  • Peppa Pig and the Great Race: (A Story of Teamwork, Determination, and Friendly Competition - Perfect for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kids Ages 2-5) by Candlewick Press
    Peppa Pig and the Great Race: (A Story of Teamwork, Determination, and Friendly Competition - Perfect for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kids Ages 2-5)
    Peppa and her family race to the fair to discover Daddy Pig's big surprise in a story tailor-made for little fans who love vehicles. Daddy Pig has a surprise for Peppa, George, and Mummy Pig. But they'll have to hurry to the fairgrounds to...
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  • Peek Inside How a Helicopter Works by Bryan, Lara
    Peek Inside How a Helicopter Works
    Peek inside a helicopter cockpit to see how the controls work, then use flaps to help it take off, and find and rescue a hiker from a mountain. Emergency vehicles are a talking point for many young children, and this reassuring story of how...
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  • On This Airplane by Heuer, Lourdes
    On This Airplane
    A story about coming to a new home and the diverse people you meet on an airplane. For fans of Last Stop on Market Street. On this airplane . . . Someone travels solo, two travel as one, three returnand four set out. In...
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  • Mr. Gumpy's Outing by Burningham, John
    Mr. Gumpy's Outing
    Mr. Gumpy's Outing is a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winner and an American Library Association Notable Children's Book. In England, illustrator John Burningham, with Mr. Gumpy's Outing, became the first artist ever to win England's Kate Greenaway Medal twice. Mr. Gumpy lives by a...
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  • Modern Marine Weather: From Time-honored Traditional Knowledge to the Latest Technology by Burch, David
    Modern Marine Weather: From Time-honored Traditional Knowledge to the Latest Technology
    A comprehensive text on how to take weather into account for the planning and navigation of voyages, local or global, using the latest technologies as well as the time-honored skills of maritime tradition, so that your time on the water remains as safe and...
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  • Look Thru: Things That Go: Board Book with Fun Cut-Outs! by Rawson, Conor
    Look Thru: Things That Go: Board Book with Fun Cut-Outs!
    Zoom, vroom, and whoosh! Look Thru: Things That Go whisks babies and toddlers on a hands-on tour of the fastest, loudest, and most fascinating vehicles around. Each sturdy spread pairs bold cut-out windows with raised, 3-D elements, inviting little hands to trace wheels, feel...
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  • Lonely Planet Epic Train Trips of the World by Planet, Lonely
    Lonely Planet Epic Train Trips of the World
    "Visual Feast" - The New Zealand HeraldDiscover 200 amazing train journeys around the world to inspire your next big adventure!From luxury services such as southeast Asia's Eastern and Oriental Express to the scenic Rocky Mountaineer line in Canada; thrilling high-speed escapes in Japan to...
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  • Jonny Lambert's Construction Site by Lambert, Jonny
    Jonny Lambert's Construction Site
    A beautifully illustrated book for babies featuring lots of noisy diggers working together on a very busy building site. Turn the pages and lift the flaps to watch the big-wheeled digger shovel and scoop up the rubble with its big metal bucket, see how...
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  • John Deere Kids Plant & Grow by Cottage Door Press
    John Deere Kids Plant & Grow
    Nothing runs or reads like a John Deere Lift-a-Flap farming book! Introduce your little one to the wonderful world of farming with this adorable and sturdy board book filled with fun farm facts, tractors, harvesting machinery, and lively rural scenes designed to educate and...
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  • Island of the Lost: An Extraordinary Story of Survival at the Edge of the World by Druett, Joan
    Island of the Lost: An Extraordinary Story of Survival at the Edge of the World
    "Riveting." --The New York Times Book Review Hundreds of miles from civilization, two ships wreck on opposite ends of the same deserted island in this true story of human nature at its best--and at its worst. It is 1864, and Captain Thomas Musgrave's schooner,...
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  • I'm Smart! by McMullan, Kate
    I'm Smart!
    From the popular creators of I Stink! and I'm Dirty!--now a streaming animated series--comes the perfect school-time addition to their noisy series: a school bus!Smarter than a rocket scientist, more powerful than a monster truck, able to halt traffic with the flick of a...
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  • I'm Fast! by McMullan, Kate
    I'm Fast!
    From Kate and Jim McMullan, the popular creators of I Stink! and I'm Dirty!--now a streaming animated series--comes an irresistible read-aloud about trains, a perennial kid favorite.WHEELS on the RAILS, ALL night long, Racin' and a-rumblin' the FREIGHT TRAIN song--Chooka chooka chooka chookaMeet one...
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  • I'm Brave! by McMullan, Kate
    I'm Brave!
    For fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train comes the perfect noisy addition to this hilarious read-aloud series from the popular creators of I Stink!, and I'm Dirty!--now a streaming animated series!I'm Brave! is the most irresistible addition yet to...
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  • I Am the Subway by Hyo-Eun, Kim
    I Am the Subway
    A cinematic journey through the Seoul subway that masterfully portrays the many unique lives we travel alongside whenever we take the train. A poetic translation of the bestselling Korean picture book. SIX STARRED REVIEWS ★ "Lucky readers, climb aboard: extraordinary explorations await." --Shelf Awareness...
    $28.52 AUD
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  • How to Rebuild the Big-Block Mopar by Svendsen, Arvid
    How to Rebuild the Big-Block Mopar
    The photos in this edition are black and white.The Mopar big-block RB and B engines have powered millions of Dodge, Plymouth, and Chrysler cars from 1959 to 1978, including some of the most iconic muscle cars-the Charger, Superbird, Barracuda, GTX, Road Runner, Super Bee,...
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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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